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Overview |
Endicott College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Beverly, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,006 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | endicott.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Endicott College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,926 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,926 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,958 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,496 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,533 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Endicott College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,430 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,981 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Endicott College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Endicott College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Endicott College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Endicott 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 Endicott College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,006 students)
Endicott College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Endicott College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 6% more expensive to attend than Endicott College for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $36,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Wilkes than Endicott College ($39,134.00 vs. $36,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Endicott College ($27,918 vs. $39,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 7% lower than costs at Endicott College ($15,850 vs. $16,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Endicott College as Wilkes University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 78.1% larger than aid received Endicott College ($29,441 vs. $16,533)
Endicott College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Endicott College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Endicott College .
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Endicott College (3.55)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Endicott College (73.3%)
Endicott College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Endicott 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 Endicott College.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than Wilkes University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Endicott College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $52,500)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/