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Overview |
Wilkes | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wilkes | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Marymount 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 Marymount University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,711 students)
Wilkes vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Marymount University?
- Wilkes University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Wilkes than Marymount University ($39,134.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than Wilkes ($24,664 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount University are 1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($15,697 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Wilkes University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Marymount University ($29,441 vs. $26,190)
Wilkes vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 54 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Wilkes vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Marymount University (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Marymount University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $55,400)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/