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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 5,198 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 422.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.9% higher at Wilkes than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($40,308.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Wilkes ($17,665 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 25% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,802 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 232.7% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($28,507 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 98 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.2%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $42,200)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/