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Overview |
Wilkes | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 52% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Wilkes | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 5,207 students)
Wilkes vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Wilkes University is 250.7% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.7% higher at Wilkes than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($39,134.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Wilkes ($17,002 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 73.9% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($9,112 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 679.7% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($29,441 vs. $3,776)
Wilkes vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Wilkes .
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
Wilkes vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $9,000 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $58,200)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/