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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF Marywood FAU USF Main Campus YCP Widener University-Main Campus Misericordia University Lycoming College| Jacksonville University | Wilkes University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
JU | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
JU | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 24% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Wilkes?
- Jacksonville University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at JU than Wilkes University ($43,520.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Wilkes ($26,943 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 0.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($15,850 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Wilkes University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($31,988 vs. $29,441)
JU vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU 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 JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Jacksonville University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $3,400 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,000)
- JU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/