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Overview |
Westminster College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 1060/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Westminster College | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Westminster College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 3% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Wilkes than Westminster College ($39,134.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Wilkes ($22,645 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 33.2% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,900 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($30,252 vs. $29,441)
Westminster College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 25 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Wilkes University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,700)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/