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Overview |
Wilkes | VMI | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Wilkes | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Wilkes | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,512 students)
Wilkes vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or VMI?
- Wilkes University is 300.1% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at VMI than Wilkes University ($39,590.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Wilkes ($18,129 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 48.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($10,674 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Virginia Military Institute (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($29,441 vs. $19,111)
Wilkes vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 86 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
Wilkes vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or VMI? 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 VMI and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Wilkes University (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $58,200)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More VMI 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/