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Overview |
Wilkes | WVU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Wilkes | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Wilkes | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 5,207 students)
Wilkes vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or WVU?
- Wilkes University is 318.1% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Wilkes than West Virginia University ($39,134.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Wilkes ($12,202 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 36.4% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,618 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than West Virginia University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 152% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($29,441 vs. $11,685)
Wilkes vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 25 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WVU (3.45)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than WVU (88.4%)
Wilkes vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or WVU? 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 WVU and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than West Virginia University (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $7,600 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/