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UT Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University UNF JU FGCU FAU UCF CofC Marywood YCP| Flagler College St Augustine | Wilkes University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,623 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,910 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,910 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,547 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,857 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Flagler | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 4,384 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Flagler | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Flagler | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Flagler | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Flagler based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 2,623 students)
Flagler vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Flagler for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Wilkes than Flagler College St Augustine ($39,134.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Flagler College St Augustine than Wilkes ($26,547 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Flagler College St Augustine are 16.6% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,590 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 148.3% larger than aid received Flagler College St Augustine ($29,441 vs. $11,857)
Flagler vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Flagler College St Augustine (1071) is 18 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Flagler (3.38)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Flagler (80.9%)
Flagler vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler 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 Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Wilkes University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $39,200)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Flagler graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Flagler students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/