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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcny.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,760 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,760 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,500 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,001 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,286 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,306 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,303 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1306 | 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 |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College-New York based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,348 students)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College-New York or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College-New York for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Wilkes than Saint Joseph's College New York ($39,134.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than Wilkes ($18,001 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 86.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($8,500 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College New York than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 45.1% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College New York ($29,441 vs. $20,286)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College-New York or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Saint Joseph's College-New York .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 43 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College-New York (1010)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Saint Joseph's College-New York (76.7%)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College-New York 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 Saint Joseph's College-New York.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College-New York is higher than Wilkes University (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,600)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College-New York students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/