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Overview |
Wilkes | CNU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
Wilkes | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilkes | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Wilkes | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,559 students)
Wilkes vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or CNU?
- Wilkes University is 317.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Wilkes than Christopher Newport University ($39,134.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Wilkes ($23,287 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 32.2% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,990 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Christopher Newport University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 267% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($29,441 vs. $8,022)
Wilkes vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 102 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than CNU (85.4%)
Wilkes vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or CNU? 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 CNU and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Wilkes University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/