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Overview |
MBTS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,772 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbts.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBTS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,580 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,580 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,318 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,774 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 35% | 97% |
Admission |
MBTS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 105 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
MBTS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBTS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,004 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
MBTS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 81% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
MBTS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MBTS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,772 students)
MBTS vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBTS or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 490% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 490% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($50,624.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Widener University-Main Campus ($23,318 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are 11.3% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,658 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (97% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 461.3% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($32,412 vs. $5,774)
MBTS vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBTS 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 MBTS .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 49 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
MBTS vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBTS 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 MBTS.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($17,004 vs. $27,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/