| Lehigh vs. Widener |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#28 in National Universities #4 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #320 in National Universities #65 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,980 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$55,730 |
| expensive$28,840 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$28,004 |
| More$46,247 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$31,720 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,440 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT- |
| Tighter25.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier70.93% |
| Favorable28.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.81% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,692 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,713 |
| Larger5,911 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,975 |
| Smaller1,781 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,738 |
| Smaller377 | Online Student Population | Larger1,022 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,540) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 674 | Number of faculty | 816 |
| Higher$136,972 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,812 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.