Penn State Scranton vs. Widener

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton and Widener University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton and Widener University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Widener's tuition ($53,638) is more expensive than Penn State Scranton ($25,118).
  • Widener's acceptance rate (87.69%) is lower than Penn State Scranton (93.99%).
  • Penn State Scranton has higher yield (10.61%) than Widener (10.25%).
  • Widener's SAT score (1,200) is higher than Penn State Scranton (1,130).
  • Widener's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Penn State Scranton (12 to 1).
  • Widener (5,416 students) is larger than Penn State Scranton (875 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Widener ($27,379) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Scranton ($10,299).
  • Widener's graduation rate (67%) is higher than Penn State Scranton (34%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,180 In-State
$25,118 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,299
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
Admission
93.99% Acceptance Rate
10.61% Yield
Enrollment
875 (All undergraduate)
3 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
56 Faculties (full-time)
121 Staffs (full-time)
$74,142 Faculty Salary
$58,244 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Widener University

Widener University

Private, 4 years • Chester, PA #246 National Universities, #64 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$53,638
Financial Aid
$27,379
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
87.69% Acceptance Rate
10.25% Yield
Enrollment
2,555 Undergraduate
2,861 Graduate
1,128 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
263 Faculties (full-time)
808 Staffs (full-time)
$80,969 Faculty Salary
$68,104 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,000 annual charge
-1,400 capacity
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