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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Widener University-Main Campus | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 1,876 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Edgewood College?
- Widener University Main Campus is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Edgewood College ($50,624.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Widener University-Main Campus ($28,189 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 25.4% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,120 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Widener University Main Campus (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 66.9% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($32,412 vs. $19,418)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 18 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Edgewood College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $13,500 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/