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Overview |
Wilkes | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Wilkes | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilkes vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Wilson College?
- Wilkes University is 55.3% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at Wilkes than Wilson College ($39,134.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Wilkes ($23,923 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 32.4% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,968 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 106.7% larger than aid received Wilson College ($29,441 vs. $14,241)
Wilkes vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 112 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Wilson College (94%)
Wilkes vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Wilson College (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College 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/