Penn State Behrend vs. Widener

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Widener University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Behrend ($26,668).
  • Widener's acceptance rate (84.00%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (96.00%).
  • Penn State Behrend has higher yield (18.99%) than Widener (15.00%).
  • Penn State Behrend's SAT score (1,210) is higher than Widener (1,170).
  • Widener's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Penn State Behrend (12 to 1).
  • Widener (5,416 students) is larger than Penn State Behrend (3,295 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Widener ($27,379) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Behrend ($10,004).
  • Widener's graduation rate (67%) is higher than Penn State Behrend (42%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,004
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
96.00% Acceptance Rate
18.99% Yield
Enrollment
3,188 Undergraduate
107 Graduate
19 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
286 Faculties (full-time)
643 Staffs (full-time)
$82,298 Faculty Salary
$54,505 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,462 annual charge
-1,603 capacity
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
1,170 SAT
Admission
84.00% Acceptance Rate
15.00% 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
-$8,200 annual charge
-1,400 capacity
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