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Chester, PA · York, PA
| Widener University | York College of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,759/yr | $18,556/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,200/yr | $12,927/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,275/yr | $14,581/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,514/yr | $17,024/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,900/yr | $17,799/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,296/yr | $22,196/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,530/yr | $13,560/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,900/yr | $15,128/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,408/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,890/yr | $2,180/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $70,621/yr | $37,319/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $55,730/yr | $25,588/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $55,730/yr | $25,588/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 72% | 58% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 74% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1080–1290 | 1020–1270 |
| SAT average | 1180 | 1162 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 21–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 18–28 · Math 18–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,167 | 4,933 |
| Students accepted | 6,022 | 4,647 |
| Students who enrolled | 894 | 805 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | 43% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | 3% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $70,920/yr | $61,012/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $46,675–$97,171 | $42,097–$85,247 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 66% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 73% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 54% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 61% | 58% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 43% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $63,375/yr | $50,940/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 61% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 56% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 54% | 55% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $65,135/yr | $55,342/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Engineering 15% | Health Professions 27% · Engineering 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 36% of degrees | Health Professions — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Engineering — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Education — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $108,805/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $143,511/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 25% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,951 | 3,265 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,738 | 456 |
| Average professor pay | $8,979/mo | $9,539/mo |
| Full-time professors | 39% | 42% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $77,624 | $81,845 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Chester, PA | York, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1821 | 1787 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 1% |
| Men | 39% | 43% |
| Women | 61% | 57% |
| White students | 51% | 71% |
| Black students | 29% | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.7% | 11% |
| Asian students | 4.1% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.5% | 2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 5.9% | 6% |
| Students age 25+ | 10% | 6.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,606/yr | $12,340/yr |
| Endowment | $117.5M | $179.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,400 | 2,043 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,200/yr | $7,130/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,330/yr | $5,650/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 24 |
| Student athletes | 520 | 484 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.0M | $3.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.4M | $4.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $33,157 | $59,116 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.