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Overview |
EIU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
EIU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 |
EIU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
EIU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 5,143 students)
EIU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or East Stroudsburg University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Eastern Illinois University ($15,432.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than East Stroudsburg University ($13,380 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 5.4% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,812 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 86.8% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,773 vs. $6,302)
EIU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 65 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or East Stroudsburg University? 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 East Stroudsburg University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is the same as at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,600 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/