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Overview |
Amherst | Villanova | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 52% |
Admission |
Amherst | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 1378/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $273 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Amherst | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Villanova?
- Amherst College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Amherst than Villanova University ($63,500.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Villanova ($21,367 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 4.1% lower than costs at Amherst College ($16,087 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Amherst College than Villanova University (58% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 37% larger than aid received Villanova University ($58,693 vs. $42,834)
Amherst vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 125 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or Villanova? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Villanova and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Villanova University (96% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Amherst graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $82,000)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $13,522 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($12,975 vs. $26,497)
- Amherst graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($134 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/