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Overview |
Wilkes | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Wilkes | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Wilkes | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 2,903 students)
Wilkes vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Southern Adventist University?
- Wilkes University is 70.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Wilkes than Southern Adventist University ($39,134.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Wilkes ($24,332 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 90.3% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($8,330 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 110.3% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($29,441 vs. $14,000)
Wilkes vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Wilkes .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Wilkes vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Southern Adventist University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,600)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/