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Overview |
Stetson University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,669 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,820 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,820 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,914 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,034 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,824 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,762 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Stetson University | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stetson University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | 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 Stetson University based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 3,669 students)
Stetson University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Wilkes?
- Stetson University is 36% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($54,820.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Stetson University than Wilkes University ($54,820.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Wilkes ($22,914 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 0.1% lower than costs at Stetson University ($16,006 vs. $16,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as Wilkes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 65% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($47,034 vs. $28,507)
Stetson University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Stetson University (86.4%)
Stetson University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Wilkes University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,400)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University 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/