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Overview |
Colgate | Villanova | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 52% |
Admission |
Colgate | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $273 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Villanova?
- Colgate University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Colgate than Villanova University ($63,904.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Villanova ($27,074 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 0.1% lower than costs at Colgate University ($16,087 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Colgate University (52% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Villanova University ($54,647 vs. $42,834)
Colgate vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 48 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Villanova University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,497)
- Colgate graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($166 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/