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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | VMI | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 1,512 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or VMI?
- Widener University Main Campus is 417.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Virginia Military Institute ($50,624.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Widener University-Main Campus ($18,129 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 42.4% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($10,674 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Virginia Military Institute (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 69.6% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($32,412 vs. $19,111)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 107 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than VMI (71.1%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or VMI? 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 VMI and Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Widener University Main Campus (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $2,600 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $59,500)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI 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/