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WCU Rowan University Rider University Penn State Wilkes Monmouth University Temple YCP FDU Rutgers University-Camden WPI Moravian College| Widener University Main Campus | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,610 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,598 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,598 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,720 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,458 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 31% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 6,022 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Widener University-Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 5,610 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Widener University Main Campus is 351.9% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 351.9% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($52,598.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Widener University-Main Campus ($20,183 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 52.9% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($10,160 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 877.5% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($37,458 vs. $3,832)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Widener University-Main Campus .
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $7,700 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $59,500)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/