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Overview |
Wilkes | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Wilkes | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 2,872 students)
Wilkes vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Salve Regina University than Wilkes University ($45,250.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Salve Regina University ($27,918 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 4.1% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($15,850 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($29,441 vs. $26,787)
Wilkes vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Wilkes .
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Wilkes vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Wilkes University (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,300)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/