by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Widener worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Widener is ranked #2,760 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #145 of 168 for value.
These Widener majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist | #5 of 5 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, & Automation Engineering | #11 of 13 |
| Robotics Engineering | #11 of 13 |
| Accounting / Finance | #14 of 15 |
| Psychology | #14 of 16 |
| Information Systems | #47 of 54 |
| Business Administration / Management | #132 of 138 |
| Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering | #133 of 156 |
| Biomedical Engineering | #133 of 156 |
| Engineering | #133 of 156 |
Below is the detailed Widener value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Widener University is ranked #27 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #145 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Widener financial aid page to be sure.
Widener University is ranked #2,760 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Widener University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Widener costs about $28,443. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $113,770 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $70,484 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,759 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,443 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $113,770 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Widener net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Widener degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $281,936 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,770 | #2,760 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $103,036 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $281,936 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,770 | #145 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $103,036 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Widener shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25,328 |
| $30K–$48K | $25,620 |
| $48K–$75K | $28,722 |
| $75K–$110K | $31,013 |
| Over $110K | $34,560 |
About 94% of Widener undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $40,208 per year. Get more details on the Widener financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Widener net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.