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Overview |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1105/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 5,416 students)
Eastern University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Eastern University ($50,624.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Widener University-Main Campus ($26,669 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 22.3% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,424 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 26.9% larger than aid received Eastern University ($32,412 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 6 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $13,600 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern 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 Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/