Abilene Christian vs Widener
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TXCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Widener UniversityChester, PACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Widener lists Mass 7 times a week.
- Widener has the higher graduation rate: 68% against 59% at Abilene Christian.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Widener: $70,920, against $55,736 at Abilene Christian.
- Median debt is lower at Abilene Christian: $24,250, against $27,000 at Widener.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
7 times a week
Confession times
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Abilene, TX
Chester, PA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
5,114
5,610
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
66%
71%
Average SAT
1194
1180
ACT middle 50%
22–28
Graduation rate
59%
68%
First-year retention
81%
78%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$26,182
$25,759
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,285
$21,200
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,150
$22,275
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$23,012
$22,514
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,576
$25,900
Net price, over $110,000 income
$31,763
$32,296
Median debt
$24,250
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,736
$70,920
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.