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Overview |
SHU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
SHU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
SHU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 5,143 students)
SHU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or East Stroudsburg University?
- Sacred Heart University is 500.2% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.1% higher at SHU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($46,310.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than SHU ($17,278 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 53.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,400 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 209.2% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,484 vs. $6,302)
SHU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU 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 SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $14,600 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and SHU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and SHU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/