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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,610 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,598 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,598 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,720 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,458 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 6,022 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 3,154 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Southern Adventist University?
- Widener University Main Campus is 116% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Southern Adventist University ($52,598.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Widener University-Main Campus ($25,374 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 83.6% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($8,460 vs. $15,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 199.8% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($37,458 vs. $12,495)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Widener University-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Southern Adventist University (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $14,900 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/