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Overview |
University of Scranton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 1.4% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than University of Scranton ($50,624.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than University of Scranton ($32,185 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,200 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Widener University Main Campus (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 7.3% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($32,412 vs. $30,218)
University of Scranton vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton 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 University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 102 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton 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 University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Widener University Main Campus (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $2,600 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $59,500)
- Widener University Main Campus and University of Scranton graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and University of Scranton graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/