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Overview |
Davidson | Villanova | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 52% |
Admission |
Davidson | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $273 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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 Davidson based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Villanova than Davidson College ($60,768.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Villanova ($26,704 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 2.1% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,750 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Villanova University (65% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Villanova University ($46,496 vs. $42,834)
Davidson vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 29 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Davidson students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Villanova University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,497)
- Davidson graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($175 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson 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/