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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 270.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($50,624.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Widener University-Main Campus ($16,505 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 47.1% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($10,332 vs. $15,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford as Widener University Main Campus (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 140.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($32,412 vs. $13,470)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 54 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $1,500 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/