Widener vs. Roanoke

The following statements compare Widener University and Roanoke College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Widener's tuition ($53,638) is more expensive than Roanoke ($36,774).
  • Roanoke's acceptance rate (80.00%) is lower than Widener (84.00%).
  • Widener has higher yield (15.00%) than Roanoke (9.99%).
  • Roanoke's SAT score (1,180) is higher than Widener (1,170).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
  • Widener (5,416 students) is larger than Roanoke (1,826 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Roanoke ($32,295) has higher amount of financial aid than Widener ($27,379).
  • Roanoke's graduation rate (71%) is higher than Widener (67%).
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
Roanoke College

Roanoke College

Private, 4 years • Salem, VA #179 Liberal Arts Colleges, #24 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$36,774
Financial Aid
$32,295
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
80.00% Acceptance Rate
9.99% Yield
Enrollment
1,826 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
164 Faculties (full-time)
362 Staffs (full-time)
$69,607 Faculty Salary
$58,209 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,176 annual charge
-1,540 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,190 annual charge
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