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WSSU UNCG Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Howard CAU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania North Carolina Central University Florida A&M LHU Morgan State ECU Hampton University| North Carolina A & T State University | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
NCAT | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
NCAT | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 21% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 5,143 students)
NCAT vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 118% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at NCAT than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,050.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than East Stroudsburg University ($9,189 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 24.2% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,179 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than North Carolina A & T State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 60% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,082 vs. $6,302)
NCAT vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (945) is 35 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/