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Elizabethtown, PA · Wilkes-Barre, PA
| Elizabethtown College | Wilkes University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,598/yr | $27,743/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,776/yr | $25,062/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,113/yr | $23,440/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,967/yr | $26,432/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,064/yr | $27,843/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,198/yr | $31,638/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,340/yr | $16,166/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,444/yr | $10,280/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,050/yr | $3,193/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $50,865/yr | $56,765/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,950/yr | $43,496/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,950/yr | $43,496/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 65% | 72% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 78% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1105–1310 | 1020–1250 |
| SAT average | 1204 | 1136 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–31 | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–31 · Math 23–31 | English 20–31 · Math 21–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,551 | 6,414 |
| Students accepted | 2,726 | 5,866 |
| Students who enrolled | 529 | 513 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 8.8% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 31% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 76% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,399/yr | $63,454/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $45,388–$86,157 | $42,451–$95,134 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 80% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 50% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 56% | 37% |
| Asian students graduating | 55% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,833/yr | $54,128/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 69% | 54% |
| Pell students who graduate | 59% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 45% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,060/yr | $64,570/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 13% · Education 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Health Professions 16% · Engineering 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 13% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 11% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering — 9% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $90,611/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $150,107/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 25% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,868 | 1,985 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 380 | 3,305 |
| Average professor pay | $9,109/mo | $9,848/mo |
| Full-time professors | 48% | 39% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $79,306 | $62,518 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1899 | 1933 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Men | 41% | 48% |
| Women | 59% | 52% |
| White students | 83% | 66% |
| Black students | 2.8% | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.5% | 12% |
| Asian students | 2.2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 5% | 4.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,151/yr | $11,892/yr |
| Endowment | $107.2M | $67.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,501 | 1,135 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,438/yr | $9,680/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,516/yr | $6,630/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 465 | 503 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.6M | $5.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.6M | $5.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $19,157 | $93,918 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.