| Widener vs. Messiah |
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|---|---|---|
#320 in National Universities #65 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region III Universities #25 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$55,730 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$42,240 |
| expensive$28,004 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,040 |
| More$31,720 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$21,845 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,230 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter70.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.97% |
| Lower13.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.06% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger5,713 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,373 |
| Larger2,975 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,618 |
| Larger2,738 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller755 |
| Larger1,022 | Online Student Population | Smaller721 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,403) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,410) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 816 | Number of faculty | 370 |
| Lower$80,812 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$82,786 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.