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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,295 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,968 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,685 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 97% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,363 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,164 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | 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 |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,295 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 229% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($50,624.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Widener University-Main Campus ($21,968 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 17.1% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,984 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Penn State Erie Behrend College (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 234.7% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($32,412 vs. $9,685)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 22 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Widener University Main Campus (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/