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).
  • Wilkes's acceptance rate (91.46%) is lower than Penn State Abington (92.03%).
  • Penn State Abington has higher yield (15.02%) than Wilkes (8.75%).
  • Penn State Abington's SAT score (1,180) is higher than Wilkes (1,135).
  • Wilkes's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Penn State Abington (14 to 1).
  • Wilkes (5,198 students) is larger than Penn State Abington (3,095 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Wilkes ($26,600) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Abington ($9,585).
  • Wilkes's graduation rate (60%) is higher than Penn State Abington (22%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,240 In-State
$25,388 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,585
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
92.03% Acceptance Rate
15.02% Yield
Enrollment
3,095 (All undergraduate)
40 Online Students
Graduation Rate
22% Graduation Rate
37% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
334 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
-$9,912 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
$26,600
Test Scores
1,135 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
91.46% Acceptance Rate
8.75% Yield
Enrollment
1,956 Undergraduate
3,242 Graduate
3,013 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
520 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
-$9,680 annual charge
-1,135 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,630 annual charge
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