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Overview |
UD | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
UD | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 5,416 students)
UD vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 278.6% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than University of Delaware ($50,624.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Widener University-Main Campus ($18,044 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 6.8% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($14,234 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than University of Delaware (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 161.9% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($32,412 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 166 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming UD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Widener University Main Campus (78% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $1,800 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $59,500)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/