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UNM UTEP Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania LHU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Ship WCU SCSU Arizona Christian University Texas Tech Moravian College| New Mexico State University Main Campus | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
NMSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 |
NMSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $258 |
Diversity |
NMSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NMSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 21% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 5,143 students)
NMSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 22.8% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at NMSU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,407.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than East Stroudsburg University ($10,407 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 1.3% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,252 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus as East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 108.9% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,168 vs. $6,302)
NMSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU 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 NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 38 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming NMSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU 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 NMSU.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,700 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,882 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $25,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($176 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/