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BC Lehigh University of Richmond Bucknell NYU Columbia Colgate Wellesley Lafayette College Notre Dame Holy Cross Vassar| Barnard College | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Villanova | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 52% |
Admission |
Barnard | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $273 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Barnard | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | 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 Barnard based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Villanova than Barnard College ($60,768.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Villanova ($26,009 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 20.4% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,087 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Barnard College (52% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Villanova University ($53,817 vs. $42,834)
Barnard vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 31 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Barnard students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Barnard (3.85)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Villanova University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,497)
- Barnard graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($184 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barnard students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/