Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Widener
Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley and Widener University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley ($25,118).
- Widener's acceptance rate (84.02%) is lower than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.21%).
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has higher yield (16.26%) than Widener (14.85%).
- Penn State Lehigh Valley's SAT score (1,220) is higher than Widener (1,170).
- Widener's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Penn State Lehigh Valley (15 to 1).
- Widener (5,610 students) is larger than Penn State Lehigh Valley (954 students) with more enrolled students.
- Widener ($31,720) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($7,939).
- Widener's graduation rate (64%) is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (17%).

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Public, 4 years • Center Valley, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,180 In-State
$25,118 out-of-state
$25,118 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,939
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
94.21% Acceptance Rate
16.26% Yield
Enrollment
954 (All undergraduate)
20 Online Students
Graduation Rate
17% Graduation Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
44 Faculties (full-time)
113 Staffs (full-time)
$67,337 Faculty Salary
$53,374 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living

Widener University
Private, 4 years • Chester, PA #246 National Universities, #64 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$53,638
Financial Aid
$31,720
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
Admission
84.02% Acceptance Rate
14.85% Yield
Enrollment
2,811 Undergraduate
2,799 Graduate
1,079 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
276 Faculties (full-time)
808 Staffs (full-time)
$80,969 Faculty Salary
$68,104 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,200 annual charge
-1,400 capacity
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