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Overview |
Wilkes | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,198 | 3,176 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,308 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,308 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,006 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,508 | $25,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,507 | $24,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,414 | 5,972 | ||
| Admitted | 5,866 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1270 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Wilkes | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Wilkes | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 3,176 students)
Wilkes vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Carroll University?
- Wilkes University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Wilkes than Carroll University ($40,308.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Wilkes ($25,171 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 20% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,340 vs. $16,006)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Carroll University ($28,507 vs. $24,766)
Wilkes vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 34 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Carroll University (58.4%)
Wilkes vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Carroll University (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,200)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/