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Penn State New Kensington vs. Wilkes

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington and Wilkes University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington and Wilkes University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Wilkes's tuition ($43,496) is more expensive than Penn State New Kensington ($24,134).
  • Wilkes's acceptance rate (90.64%) is lower than Penn State New Kensington (95.29%).
  • Penn State New Kensington has higher yield (22.05%) than Wilkes (9.32%).
  • Penn State New Kensington's SAT score (1,190) is higher than Wilkes (1,120).
  • Penn State New Kensington's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Wilkes (13 to 1).
  • Wilkes (5,381 students) is larger than Penn State New Kensington (421 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Wilkes ($27,309) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State New Kensington ($8,506).
  • Wilkes's graduation rate (63%) is higher than Penn State New Kensington (28%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$14,408 In-State
$24,134 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,506
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
Admission
95.29% Acceptance Rate
22.05% Yield
Enrollment
420 Undergraduate
1 Graduate
3 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
39 Faculties (full-time)
97 Staffs (full-time)
$84,750 Faculty Salary
$76,586 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
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Wilkes University

Wilkes University

Private, 4 years • Wilkes-Barre, PA #359 National Universities, #54 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$43,496
Financial Aid
$27,309
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
90.64% Acceptance Rate
9.32% Yield
Enrollment
2,076 Undergraduate
3,305 Graduate
3,097 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
520 Staffs (full-time)
$89,127 Faculty Salary
$64,948 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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