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Overview |
Stockton | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,996 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,884 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,332 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,752 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,052 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Stockton | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,338 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 8,233 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stockton | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stockton | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 5,198 students)
Stockton vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 210.2% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $12,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at Wilkes than Stockton University ($40,308.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Wilkes ($19,752 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 4.4% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($15,332 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Stockton University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 136.5% larger than aid received Stockton University ($28,507 vs. $12,052)
Stockton vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 21 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Stockton (88.2%)
Stockton vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Wilkes University (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $4,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($21,108 vs. $26,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($218 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/