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Overview |
City College of New York | Villanova | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 47% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $273 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 77% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 10,111 students)
City College of New York vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 820.7% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.8% higher at Villanova than CUNY City College ($63,806.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Villanova ($4,599 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 7.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,896 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Villanova University (86% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 365% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($42,948 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 201 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Villanova (25.1%)
City College of New York vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than CUNY City College (90% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $35,300 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,097 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,497)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($117 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/