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Overview |
Wilkes | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilkes | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $275 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Wilkes | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Champlain College | ||
| 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 Champlain College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,543 students)
Wilkes vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Champlain College than Wilkes University ($43,800.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Champlain College ($27,918 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 3% lower than costs at Champlain College ($15,850 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Champlain College ($29,441 vs. $26,498)
Wilkes vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Champlain College (1156) is 103 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Wilkes vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Champlain College is higher than Wilkes University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,200)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $643 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,643)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College 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/