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Overview |
University of Scranton | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Wilkes?
- University of Scranton is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at University of Scranton than Wilkes University ($49,912.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than University of Scranton ($27,918 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,850 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Wilkes University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 2.6% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($30,218 vs. $29,441)
University of Scranton vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 81 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton 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 Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Wilkes University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $58,200)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/