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Wilson College
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Annual Tuition
$27,000
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
90.0%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
51.2%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$43,326
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Wilson College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Chambersburg, PA. With a competitive tuition profile of $27,000, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 51.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$108,000
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
8.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$13,326
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$25,260
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$158,520
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Wilson College is $26,328.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$27,000
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
77.2%
Success
51.2%
In-State Cost
$27,000
Age 25+ Students
41.7%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Medium
Working at 6yr
214 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Chambersburg
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$914
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$920
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,150
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Chambersburg metropolitan area.