| Widener vs. Drexel |
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|---|---|---|
#320 in National Universities #65 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #107 in National Universities #12 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$55,730 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$62,412 |
| cheaper$28,004 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$39,261 |
| More$31,720 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$28,345 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,340 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter70.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.44% |
| Favorable13.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.09% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,713 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,153 |
| Smaller2,975 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,309 |
| Smaller2,738 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,844 |
| Smaller1,022 | Online Student Population | Larger3,757 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher78% |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,411) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,351) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 816 | Number of faculty | 2,159 |
| Lower$80,812 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,386 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.