Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Stevens Northeastern LHU Worcester State University UMass Millersville University of Pennsylvania| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WPI | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | esu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WPI | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $7,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
WPI | East Stroudsburg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | East Stroudsburg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WPI | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
WPI | East Stroudsburg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | East Stroudsburg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 21% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 5,143 students)
WPI vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or East Stroudsburg University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 625.8% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.9% higher at WPI than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($56,000.00 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 WPI ($17,278 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 45.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,400 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 329.4% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,059 vs. $6,302)
WPI vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI 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 WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,600 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/