Penn State Berks vs. Wilkes

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks and Wilkes University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 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 Berks ($26,668).
  • Wilkes's acceptance rate (91.46%) is lower than Penn State Berks (97.13%).
  • Penn State Berks has higher yield (10.41%) than Wilkes (8.75%).
  • Penn State Berks's SAT score (1,210) is higher than Wilkes (1,135).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
  • Wilkes (5,207 students) is larger than Penn State Berks (2,077 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Wilkes ($25,197) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Berks ($9,229).
  • Wilkes's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Penn State Berks (33%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,229
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
97.13% Acceptance Rate
10.41% Yield
Enrollment
2,071 Undergraduate
6 Graduate
15 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
140 Faculties (full-time)
311 Staffs (full-time)
$78,600 Faculty Salary
$52,851 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,920 annual charge
-805 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
1,135 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
91.46% Acceptance Rate
8.75% 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
-$9,680 annual charge
-1,135 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,630 annual charge
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