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Overview |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 5,610 students)
Eastern University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Eastern University ($52,598.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Widener University-Main Campus ($21,900 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 17.9% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,168 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 19.6% larger than aid received Eastern University ($37,458 vs. $31,308)
Eastern University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 6 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Eastern University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or Widener University-Main Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Widener University-Main Campus and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $13,600 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/