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Overview |
W&J | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,605 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,605 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,910 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,051 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,971 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,218 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 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 | 19/28 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1023/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
W&J | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
W&J | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
W&J | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 20% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 1,162 students)
W&J vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 46% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Wilkes than Washington & Jefferson College ($40,308.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Wilkes ($26,051 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 15.1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,910 vs. $16,006)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Wilkes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 36.7% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($38,971 vs. $28,507)
W&J vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or W&J .
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at W&J (3.54)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than W&J (81.5%)
W&J vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Wilkes University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $1,300 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $56,900)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/