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Overview |
Malone University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #556 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | malone.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Malone University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,595 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,595 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,747 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Malone University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 1,082 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 943/1190 | 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 |
Malone University | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Malone University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,819 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $268 |
Diversity |
Malone University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Malone University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Malone 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 Malone University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,199 students)
Malone University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Malone University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Malone University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $33,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Wilkes than Malone University ($39,134.00 vs. $33,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than Wilkes ($21,571 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 46.8% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($10,800 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 19% larger than aid received Malone University ($29,441 vs. $24,747)
Malone University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Malone University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Malone University .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 24 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Malone University (77.6%)
Malone University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Malone 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 Malone University.
- The graduation rate at Malone University is higher than Wilkes University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Malone University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,700)
- Malone University students graduate with a $1,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($24,819 vs. $26,000)
- Malone University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/