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Overview |
Eastern University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1060/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 5,207 students)
Eastern University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Wilkes than Eastern University ($39,134.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Wilkes ($26,669 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 27.6% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,424 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Eastern University ($29,441 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 27 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Wilkes University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,900)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/