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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 50% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Widener University-Main Campus | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | LGCNHS | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 1,775 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or LGCNHS?
- Widener University Main Campus is 66.5% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($50,624.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than LGCNHS ($32,185 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 38.2% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($11,000 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 428.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($32,412 vs. $6,133)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Widener University-Main Campus .
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Widener University-Main Campus.
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $8,200 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/