University of Scranton vs Wilkes University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than Wilkes University ($42,286).
It is harder to admit to University of Scranton than Wilkes University.
University of Scranton has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than Wilkes University (1,135).
University of Scranton has higher submitted ACT score (27) than Wilkes University (22).
Wilkes University has more students with 5,207 students while University of Scranton has 4,731 students.
University of Scranton has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Wilkes University's ratio is 13 to 1.
University of Scranton has more full-time faculties with 280 faculties while Wilkes University has 176 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Scranton and Wilkes University.

University of Scranton	vs.	Wilkes University
Scranton, Pennsylvania	Location	Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Doctoral / Research University
$52,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$42,286
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	88%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$25,197

84.00 %	Acceptance Rates	91.00 %
13.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	8.99 %
1,230	SAT Score	1,135
27	ACT Score	22
79 %	Graduation Rate	59 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	26 %
85 %	Retention Rate	71 %
4,731	Student Population	5,207
280	Number of Faculties	176
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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