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Overview |
Lewis University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 |
Lewis University | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lewis 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
- Lewis University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 5,207 students)
Lewis University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Wilkes than Lewis University ($39,134.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Wilkes ($19,184 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 32.6% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,956 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Lewis University ($29,441 vs. $26,423)
Lewis University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 2 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Wilkes University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Lewis University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $51,500)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/