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Overview |
Immaculata University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
Immaculata University | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Immaculata University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 2,361 students)
Immaculata University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Wilkes than Immaculata University ($39,134.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Immaculata University ($27,918 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 25.6% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,620 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 86.9% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($29,441 vs. $15,749)
Immaculata University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 78 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata 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 Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Immaculata University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $55,200)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/