Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Widener's yield is 1 pts higher than St. Joseph's University-New York's
Yield rate - 2
St. Joseph's University-New York's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Widener's
SAT midpoint - 3
Widener admits 71% vs. 72% at St. Joseph's University-New York
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- WidenerAccessible
- St. Joseph's University-New YorkAccessible
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 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- WidenerTest scores recommended
- St. Joseph's University-New YorkTest-optional
How they read a record
Widener
and GPA are both very important. 40% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
St. Joseph's University-New York
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Widener | St. Joseph's University-New York |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not 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;Widener University Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout 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