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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,940 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,909 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,246 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,113 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/32 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1255 | 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 |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 1,940 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 195.1% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Wilkes than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($40,308.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Wilkes ($17,909 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 30.2% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,290 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 161.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($28,507 vs. $10,886)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 31 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Wilkes (91.5%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Wilkes University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $200 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $58,000)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/