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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania vs Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 92% 91%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,000-1,180 970-1,180
ACT range (mid 50%) 22-23 20-27
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $18,134 $16,804
Sticker cost of attendance $27,917 $26,898
Graduation rate 43% 56%
Retention rate 72% 75%
Undergraduates 4,814 6,764
Student-faculty ratio 21:1 23:1
Setting East Stroudsburg, PA Indiana, PA
Type Public Public
Application fee $25 n/a
Test policy Test-optional n/a

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2025-2026 cycle.

Common questions

Is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus harder to get into?

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is more selective, with a 91% acceptance rate versus 92% at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has the lower average net price ($16,804 versus $18,134). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.