Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Wilkes

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley and Wilkes University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley ($25,118).
  • Wilkes's acceptance rate (91.00%) is lower than Penn State Lehigh Valley (93.99%).
  • Penn State Lehigh Valley has higher yield (16.00%) than Wilkes (8.99%).
  • Penn State Lehigh Valley's SAT score (1,220) is higher than Wilkes (1,135).
  • Wilkes's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Penn State Lehigh Valley (14 to 1).
  • Wilkes (5,207 students) is larger than Penn State Lehigh Valley (888 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Wilkes ($25,197) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($9,173).
  • Wilkes's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (12%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,180 In-State
$25,118 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,173
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
93.99% Acceptance Rate
16.00% Yield
Enrollment
888 (All undergraduate)
26 Online Students
Graduation Rate
12% Graduation Rate
48% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
43 Faculties (full-time)
119 Staffs (full-time)
$67,337 Faculty Salary
$53,374 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
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
91.00% Acceptance Rate
8.99% 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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