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Overview |
Stevenson University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Wilkes than Stevenson University ($39,134.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than Wilkes ($27,600 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 9.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,480 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($29,441 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 47 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Wilkes University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $52,100)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/