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Overview |
Wilkes | EMU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Wilkes | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wilkes | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Wilkes | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,334 students)
Wilkes vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at EMU than Wilkes University ($40,590.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Wilkes ($23,783 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 29.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,240 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Eastern Mennonite University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($30,460 vs. $29,441)
Wilkes vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 44 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Wilkes (94.1%)
Wilkes vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or EMU? 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 EMU and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Wilkes University (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $14,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/