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Overview |
Wilkes | VCU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
Wilkes | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilkes | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Wilkes | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 5,207 students)
Wilkes vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or VCU?
- Wilkes University is 214.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Wilkes than Virginia Commonwealth University ($39,134.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Wilkes ($21,294 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 29.1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,279 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Virginia Commonwealth University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 134% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($29,441 vs. $12,583)
Wilkes vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 44 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than VCU (91%)
Wilkes vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or VCU? 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 VCU and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $10,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/