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Overview |
Emory | Villanova | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 52% |
Admission |
Emory | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $273 |
Diversity |
Emory | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 10,383 students)
Emory vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Villanova than Emory University ($60,768.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Villanova ($26,680 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 5.8% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,087 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Emory University (52% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Villanova University ($48,914 vs. $42,834)
Emory vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 54 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is the same as at Villanova University (90% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $9,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($17,233 vs. $26,497)
- Emory graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($178 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/