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Overview |
Xavier | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Xavier | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Xavier | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Xavier | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 5,207 students)
Xavier vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Wilkes?
- Xavier University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Xavier than Wilkes University ($44,770.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Xavier ($27,918 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 14.7% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,820 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Xavier University ($29,441 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 58 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Xavier vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Wilkes University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,500)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/