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Overview |
Stevenson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Stevenson University ($50,624.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than Widener University-Main Campus ($27,600 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($14,480 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 14.7% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($32,412 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 26 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $7,400 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $52,100)
- Widener University Main Campus and Stevenson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and Stevenson 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 Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/