Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York and Wilkes University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Penn State York is a four-year, public school located in York, PA and Wilkes is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | vs. | Wilkes University |
|---|---|---|
| York, Pennsylvania | Location | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Bachelor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral / Research University | |
In-State$15,208
Out-Of-State$25,392 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $43,496 |
| 76% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 88% |
| $8,575 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $27,309 |
| 97.41 % | Acceptance Rates | 90.64 % |
| 10.73 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 9.32 % |
| 1,130 | SAT Score | 1,120 |
| 25 | ACT Score | 27 |
| 16 % | Graduation Rate | 63 % |
| 49 % | Transfer-out Rate | 25 % |
| 77 % | Retention Rate | 72 % |
| 677 | Student Population | 5,381 |
| 43 | Number of Faculties | 162 |
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |