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Overview |
Wilkes | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wilkes | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Wilkes | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,536 students)
Wilkes vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Bryant University than Wilkes University ($48,432.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Bryant University ($27,918 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 4.3% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,850 vs. $16,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University as Bryant University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Bryant University ($29,441 vs. $25,615)
Wilkes vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Wilkes .
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Wilkes vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Wilkes University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $58,200)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/