| WCU vs. East Stroudsburg University |
#11 in Federal Region III Universities #28 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #49 in Federal Region III Universities #74 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,775 Pennsylvania Residents $22,599 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,236 Pennsylvania Residents $19,202 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,652 Pennsylvania Residents $17,512 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,790 Pennsylvania Residents $16,650 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,458 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter78.40% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.05% |
| Favorable22.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.95% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,171 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,633 |
| Larger14,449 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,891 |
| Larger2,722 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller742 |
| Larger1,838 | Online Student Population | Smaller440 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,409) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,380) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,850) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,240) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 912 | Number of faculty | 313 |
| Higher$100,929 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$98,660 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.