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Overview |
Stetson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 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 |
Stetson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stetson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Stetson University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Widener University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $50,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Stetson University than Widener University Main Campus ($51,960.00 vs. $50,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Widener University-Main Campus ($25,756 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 0.6% lower than costs at Stetson University ($15,200 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 30% larger than aid received Widener University Main Campus ($42,150 vs. $32,412)
Stetson University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson 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 Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Stetson University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $14,100 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $45,400)
- Widener University Main Campus and Stetson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and Stetson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/