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Overview |
Howard | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 5,207 students)
Howard vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 28% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Wilkes than Howard University ($39,134.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Howard ($27,918 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 0.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,850 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 46.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($29,441 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 52 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Wilkes University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $51,800)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/