The Catholic University of America vs. Wilkes

The following statements compare The Catholic University of America and Wilkes University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • The Catholic University of America's tuition ($55,834) is more expensive than Wilkes ($42,286).
  • The Catholic University of America's acceptance rate (84.00%) is lower than Wilkes (91.00%).
  • The Catholic University of America has higher yield (17.00%) than Wilkes (8.99%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,135.
  • The Catholic University of America's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Wilkes (13 to 1).
  • Wilkes (5,207 students) is larger than The Catholic University of America (4,968 students) with more enrolled students.
  • The Catholic University of America ($31,865) has higher amount of financial aid than Wilkes ($25,197).
  • The Catholic University of America's graduation rate (76%) is higher than Wilkes (59%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$55,834
Financial Aid
$31,865
Test Scores
Admission
84.00% Acceptance Rate
17.00% Yield
Enrollment
3,011 Undergraduate
1,957 Graduate
392 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
351 Faculties (full-time)
1,361 Staffs (full-time)
$86,279 Faculty Salary
$69,029 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,780 annual charge
-1,988 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
91.00% 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
Graduation
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