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Temple Greensboro College Ferrum College St. Joe's La Salle University North Carolina Wesleyan College Aurora University Old Dominion Longwood University| Averett University | Widener University Delaware Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Wilmington, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $13,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $13,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $11,034 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $6,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 17% |
Admission |
AU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
AU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | - | ||
Campus |
AU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Widener University-Delaware Campus based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 653 students)
AU vs. Widener University-Delaware Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Widener University-Delaware Campus?
- Averett University is 172.8% more expensive to attend than Widener University-Delaware Campus for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.8% higher at AU than Widener University Delaware Campus ($37,640.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Delaware Campus than AU ($17,721 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Delaware Campus are 3% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,034 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Widener University Delaware Campus (100% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 295% larger than aid received Widener University Delaware Campus ($26,246 vs. $6,645)
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Widener University-Delaware Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Delaware Campus or AU .
AU vs. Widener University-Delaware Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Widener University-Delaware 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-Delaware Campus and AU.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Delaware Campus is higher than Averett University (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Widener University Delaware Campus earn on average $11,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $48,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Delaware Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Delaware Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Delaware Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/