Penn State Abington vs. Wilkes

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington and Wilkes University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington and Wilkes University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Wilkes's tuition ($42,286) is more expensive than Penn State Abington ($25,388).
  • Penn State Abington's acceptance rate (93.41%) is lower than Wilkes (94.14%).
  • Penn State Abington has higher yield (14.66%) than Wilkes (10.58%).
  • Penn State Abington's SAT score (1,180) is higher than Wilkes (1,160).
  • Wilkes's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Penn State Abington (15 to 1).
  • Wilkes (5,207 students) is larger than Penn State Abington (3,090 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Wilkes ($25,197) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Abington ($10,433).
  • Wilkes's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Penn State Abington (28%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$15,240 In-State
$25,388 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,433
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
93.41% Acceptance Rate
14.66% Yield
Enrollment
3,090 (All undergraduate)
20 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
32% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
151 Faculties (full-time)
327 Staffs (full-time)
$73,907 Faculty Salary
$55,626 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,694 annual charge
-400 capacity
Wilkes University

Wilkes University

Private, 4 years • Wilkes-Barre, PA #62 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$42,286
Financial Aid
$25,197
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
94.14% Acceptance Rate
10.58% Yield
Enrollment
2,000 Undergraduate
3,207 Graduate
2,983 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
176 Faculties (full-time)
555 Staffs (full-time)
$82,864 Faculty Salary
$60,566 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,586 annual charge
-1,152 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,564 annual charge
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