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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Widener University-Main Campus | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 1,895 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or New England Tech?
- Widener University Main Campus is 57.7% more expensive to attend than New England Tech for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $32,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than New England Institute of Technology ($50,624.00 vs. $32,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than New England Tech ($32,185 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 10.5% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($15,200 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than New England Institute of Technology (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 139.2% larger than aid received New England Institute of Technology ($32,412 vs. $13,552)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Widener University-Main Campus .
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than New England Tech (74.5%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Widener University-Main Campus.
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $16,600 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/