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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,610 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,598 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,598 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,720 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,458 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,022 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 5,198 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Wilkes?
- Widener University Main Campus is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Wilkes University ($52,598.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Widener University-Main Campus ($28,508 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 3.1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($15,530 vs. $16,006)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus as Wilkes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 31.4% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($37,458 vs. $28,507)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 21 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Widener University Main Campus (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $58,200)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/