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Overview |
Lewis University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Lewis University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lewis 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 5,416 students)
Lewis University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Lewis University ($50,624.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Widener University-Main Campus ($19,184 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 27.1% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($11,956 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 22.7% larger than aid received Lewis University ($32,412 vs. $26,423)
Lewis University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis 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 Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 19 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $8,000 more per year than Lewis University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $51,500)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/