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Overview |
VSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
VSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
VSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 21% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 5,143 students)
VSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 76.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Valdosta State University ($15,432.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than East Stroudsburg University ($12,836 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 27.8% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,922 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 56.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,875 vs. $6,302)
VSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 48 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VSU (3.23)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Valdosta State University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,300)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and VSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and VSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/