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Overview |
Brandeis University | Villanova | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 52% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Villanova?
- Brandeis University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Brandeis University than Villanova University ($61,724.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Brandeis University ($34,837 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 6.2% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,087 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Villanova University (64% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 27% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($42,834 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 34 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Villanova University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $66,700)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/