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Overview |
Wilkes | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Wilkes | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wilkes | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Wilkes | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wilkes vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or St. Mary's University?
- Wilkes University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Wilkes than St. Mary's University ($39,134.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Wilkes ($21,379 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 38.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,448 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 15.7% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($29,441 vs. $25,439)
Wilkes vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 15 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
Wilkes vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is the same as at St. Mary's University (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $8,200 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,000)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/