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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,780 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,644 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,675 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,541 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,937 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1023/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $268 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 2,737 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 470.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Wilkes than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($40,308.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Wilkes ($19,644 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 11.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,006 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 228.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($28,507 vs. $8,675)
SUNY-ESF vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 162 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than SUNY-ESF (82.9%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Wilkes University (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $12,000 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/