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BC Lehigh University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College SUNY Stony Brook Notre Dame Rutgers City College of New York Holy Cross Hunter| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baruch | Villanova | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Baruch | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1378/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $273 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baruch | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 10,383 students)
Baruch vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 776.9% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.4% higher at Villanova than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($60,768.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Villanova ($4,991 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 14.1% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($16,087 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 354.6% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($42,834 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 96 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Baruch vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (90% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $15,697 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($10,800 vs. $26,497)
- Baruch graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($111 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/