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Overview |
Wilkes | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 50% |
Admission |
Wilkes | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Wilkes | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,775 students)
Wilkes vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or LGCNHS?
- Wilkes University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Wilkes than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($39,134.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than LGCNHS ($27,918 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 44.1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,000 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 380% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($29,441 vs. $6,133)
Wilkes vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Wilkes .
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Wilkes vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Wilkes.
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $6,900 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/