University of Scranton vs Widener University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Widener University has more expensive tuition & fees ($53,638) than University of Scranton ($52,034).
It is harder to admit to Widener University than University of Scranton.
University of Scranton has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than Widener University (1,170).
Widener University has more students with 5,416 students while University of Scranton has 4,731 students.
Widener University has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while University of Scranton's ratio is 12 to 1.
University of Scranton has more full-time faculties with 280 faculties while Widener University has 263 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Scranton and Widener University.

University of Scranton	vs.	Widener University
Scranton, Pennsylvania	Location	Chester, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Doctoral / Research University
$52,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$53,638
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	98%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$27,379

84.35 %	Acceptance Rates	84.02 %
12.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	14.85 %
1,230	SAT Score	1,170
27	ACT Score	-
79 %	Graduation Rate	67 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	25 %
85 %	Retention Rate	75 %
4,731	Student Population	5,416
280	Number of Faculties	263
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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