Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Stonehill College Quinnipiac Providence Bentley Merrimack Emmanuel College Fairfield University Assumption College BC UConn University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester| Saint Anselm College | Penn State Wilkes Barre | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $13,824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 19% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 368 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Saint Anselm College is 217.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Saint Anselm College than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($43,940.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Saint Anselm College ($16,728 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 23.2% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($12,984 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Penn State Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 163.6% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($27,936 vs. $10,598)
Saint Anselm College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Saint Anselm College .
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Wilkes Barre students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Wilkes-Barre students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/