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Overview |
Wilkes | Lee University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Wilkes | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Lee 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 Lee University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,927 students)
Wilkes vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Lee University?
- Wilkes University is 86.4% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Wilkes than Lee University ($39,134.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Wilkes ($19,726 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 79.3% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($8,840 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Lee University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 109.7% larger than aid received Lee University ($29,441 vs. $14,042)
Wilkes vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 35 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Wilkes vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Lee 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 Lee University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Lee University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $37,100)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/