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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Marywood Tennessee Campbell University| Wilkes University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wilkes | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wilkes | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $249 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
Wilkes | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 5,207 students)
Wilkes vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Liberty University?
- Wilkes University is 83.1% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Wilkes than Liberty University ($39,134.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Liberty University ($27,918 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 28.3% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,350 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Wilkes University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 136.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($29,441 vs. $12,471)
Wilkes vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 17 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Wilkes (94.1%)
Wilkes vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Liberty University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $1,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/