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Overview |
Susquahanna | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,247 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,600 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,600 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,700 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,258 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,318 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,974 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Susquahanna | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 2,247 students)
Susquahanna vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Susquehanna University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Widener University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $52,598.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Susquahanna than Widener University Main Campus ($56,600.00 vs. $52,598.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Widener University-Main Campus ($27,258 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 1.1% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($15,530 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 21% larger than aid received Widener University Main Campus ($45,318 vs. $37,458)
Susquahanna vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Widener University Main Campus (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $2,500 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $57,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/