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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,610 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,598 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,598 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,720 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,458 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 6,022 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 2,836 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Salve Regina University?
- Widener University Main Campus is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $47,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Salve Regina University ($52,598.00 vs. $47,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Salve Regina University ($30,720 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 12.7% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($15,530 vs. $17,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 25.7% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($37,458 vs. $29,790)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Widener University-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $5,200 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $54,300)
- Salve Regina University and Widener University-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Widener University-Main Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/