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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | SU | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Widener University-Main Campus | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 4,260 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or SU?
- Widener University Main Campus is 49.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Shenandoah University ($50,624.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Widener University-Main Campus ($26,143 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 35.4% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($11,230 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 38.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($32,412 vs. $23,467)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 27 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than SU (80.4%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or SU? 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 SU and Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Shenandoah University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $11,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/