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Overview |
Wilkes | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilkes | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Wilkes | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 5,079 students)
Wilkes vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 3% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Abilene Christian University than Wilkes University ($40,300.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Abilene Christian University ($27,918 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 37.8% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,500 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 12% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($29,441 vs. $26,280)
Wilkes vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 39 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Wilkes vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Wilkes University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/