Wilkes University vs University of Scranton

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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 (1,135) than Wilkes University (1,135).
University of Scranton has higher submitted ACT score (22) 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 - Wilkes University and University of Scranton.

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

91.46 %	Acceptance Rates	84.35 %
8.75 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	12.79 %
1,135	SAT Score	1,230
22	ACT Score	27
59 %	Graduation Rate	79 %
26 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
71 %	Retention Rate	85 %
5,207	Student Population	4,731
176	Number of Faculties	280
13 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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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