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UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University WCU Texas State Baylor Rowan University SU Rider University Penn State Trinity Wilkes| Widener University Main Campus | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,470 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Widener University Main Campus is 1.5% more expensive to attend than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Saint Edward's University ($50,624.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Widener University-Main Campus ($27,193 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 9.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,876 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Widener University Main Campus ($38,787 vs. $32,412)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 103 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Widener University Main Campus (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $4,400 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/