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Overview |
Boston Baptist College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boston.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boston Baptist College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,837 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,854 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Boston Baptist College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 13 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 10/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
Boston Baptist College | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boston Baptist College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Boston Baptist College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Boston Baptist College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Boston Baptist College | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Boston Baptist College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 43 students)
Boston Baptist College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boston Baptist College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 243.3% more expensive to attend than Boston Baptist College for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.3% higher at Wilkes than Boston Baptist College ($39,134.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston Baptist College than Wilkes ($15,837 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston Baptist College are 126.4% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($7,000 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston Baptist College than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 171.2% larger than aid received Boston Baptist College ($29,441 vs. $10,854)
Boston Baptist College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boston Baptist College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Boston Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 110 points higher than at Boston Baptist College (943)
- Boston Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Wilkes (94.1%)
Boston Baptist College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boston Baptist 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 Boston Baptist College.
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $25,700 more per year than Boston Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $32,500)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boston Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/