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Penn State Behrend vs. Wilkes

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Wilkes University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Behrend ($26,668).
  • Wilkes's acceptance rate (94.14%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (95.44%).
  • Penn State Behrend has higher yield (19.91%) than Wilkes (10.58%).
  • Penn State Behrend's SAT score (1,205) is higher than Wilkes (1,160).
  • Penn State Behrend's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Wilkes (13 to 1).
  • Wilkes (5,207 students) is larger than Penn State Behrend (3,295 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Wilkes ($25,197) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Behrend ($10,004).
  • Wilkes's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Penn State Behrend (42%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,004
Test Scores
1,205 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
95.44% Acceptance Rate
19.91% Yield
Enrollment
3,188 Undergraduate
107 Graduate
19 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
286 Faculties (full-time)
643 Staffs (full-time)
$82,298 Faculty Salary
$54,505 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,374 annual charge
-1,902 capacity
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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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