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Overview |
Syracuse | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Syracuse | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Syracuse | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Syracuse | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 5,143 students)
Syracuse vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or East Stroudsburg University?
- Syracuse University is 657.4% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.7% higher at Syracuse than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($58,440.00 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 Syracuse ($17,278 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 50.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($11,400 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Syracuse University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 451.2% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($34,737 vs. $6,302)
Syracuse vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse 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 Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 250 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $20,800 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/