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Overview |
Stockton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,996 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,884 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,332 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,752 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,052 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Stockton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,338 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 8,233 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stockton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stockton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | 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
- Stockton University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 5,610 students)
Stockton vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 304.7% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $12,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Stockton University ($52,598.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Widener University-Main Campus ($19,752 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 1.3% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($15,332 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Stockton University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 210.8% larger than aid received Stockton University ($37,458 vs. $12,052)
Stockton vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton 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 Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 42 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Stockton vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Widener University Main Campus (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $10,400 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $5,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($21,108 vs. $27,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/