Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Jacksonville admits 57% vs. 71% at Widener
Acceptance rate - 2
Jacksonville's yield is 2 pts higher than Widener's
Yield rate - 3
Jacksonville's SAT midpoint is 12 points higher than Widener's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- JacksonvilleSelective
- WidenerAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- JacksonvilleTest-optional
- WidenerTest-optional
How they read a record
Jacksonville
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 50% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Widener
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 40% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Jacksonville | Widener |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Important | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Jacksonville University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Widener University Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why