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Overview |
Jefferson | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $268 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Jefferson | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 5,207 students)
Jefferson vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Wilkes?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Jefferson than Wilkes University ($43,100.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Jefferson ($27,918 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 7.7% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,715 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($32,486 vs. $29,441)
Jefferson vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Jefferson vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $64,700 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $58,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/