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Overview |
Wilkes | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilkes | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $193 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Wilkes | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,327 students)
Wilkes vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Wilkes University is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Trevecca Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Wilkes than Trevecca Nazarene University ($39,134.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trevecca Nazarene University than Wilkes ($16,080 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 60.1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($9,900 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 40.1% larger than aid received Trevecca Nazarene University ($29,441 vs. $21,013)
Wilkes vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 27 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70.9%)
Wilkes vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Trevecca Nazarene University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Trevecca Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trevecca Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/