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Overview |
NSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
NSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 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 |
NSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
NSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
NSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 5,143 students)
NSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 49% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at NSU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,968.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than East Stroudsburg University ($14,238 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 11% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,269 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 50.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,499 vs. $6,302)
NSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU 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 NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 63 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than East Stroudsburg University (93.6%)
NSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/