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Overview |
LRC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,618 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,960 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,960 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,268 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,638 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,167 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
LRC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 1,601 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1055/1235 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
LRC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
LRC | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 2,618 students)
LRC vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 64.6% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than La Roche College ($52,598.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Widener University-Main Campus ($24,638 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 17% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,268 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than La Roche College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 77% larger than aid received La Roche College ($37,458 vs. $21,167)
LRC vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC 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 LRC .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 93 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at LRC (3.2)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than LRC (77.6%)
LRC vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than La Roche College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $15,200 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/