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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | WVSU | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 17% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 3,785 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at East Stroudsburg University than West Virginia State University ($15,432.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than East Stroudsburg University ($11,684 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 7.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,400 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 50.5% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,482 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (945) is 18 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than East Stroudsburg University (93.6%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or WVSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WVSU and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than West Virginia State University (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $12,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/