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Overview |
EC | Villanova | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
EC | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
EC | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 77% | ||
Campus |
EC | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (10,111 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 76.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Villanova than Elmira College ($63,806.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Villanova ($24,551 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 20.8% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,990 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Villanova University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 62.8% larger than aid received Elmira College ($42,948 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or EC .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Villanova (25.1%)
EC vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Elmira College (90% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $39,100 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $46,000)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/