Wilson College, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA
Main Campus
Wilson College Rankings
Affordability59
Selectivity16
Retention37
Graduation1
Earnings19
Diversity55
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Wilson College
82%
Bachelor’s
18%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism4%
Education6%
English Language and Literature4%
Health Professions and Related Programs37%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Wilson College
92%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Wilson College
$25K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$36K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Wilson College
69%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $43K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 71% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 78% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Wilson College
76%
Retention Rate
41%
Transfer Rate
27%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 35% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 59% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 43% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 50% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 37% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Wilson College
89%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $33K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Wilson College
832
Undergraduates
80%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
455
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 82% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 18% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 23% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Wilson College, PA
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