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Overview |
Regis | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,668 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regis.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regis | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,830 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,830 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,377 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,291 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Regis | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 4,222 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Regis | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regis | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,916 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $268 |
Diversity |
Regis | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Regis | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Regis | 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 Regis based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,668 students)
Regis vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regis or Wilkes?
- Regis University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($40,830.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Regis than Wilkes University ($40,830.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regis University than Wilkes ($26,377 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regis University are 18.1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,416 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 12% larger than aid received Regis University ($29,441 vs. $26,291)
Regis vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regis or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Regis .
- The average SAT score at Regis University (1092) is 39 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Regis students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Regis (76.1%)
Regis vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regis 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 Regis.
- The graduation rate at Regis is higher than Wilkes University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $300 more per year than Regis graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $57,900)
- Regis University students graduate with a $3,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($22,916 vs. $26,000)
- Regis graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/