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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Widener University-Main Campus | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 5,416 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Liberty University?
- Widener University Main Campus is 136.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Liberty University ($50,624.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Liberty University than Widener University-Main Campus ($29,913 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 23.1% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,350 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Widener University Main Campus (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 159.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($32,412 vs. $12,471)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 38 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Liberty University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $20,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/