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Overview |
Becker College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Becker College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1060/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Becker College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Becker College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Wilkes than Becker College ($39,134.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 14.9% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,800 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Becker College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($29,441 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 44 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Becker College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Becker College (58% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,600)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/