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Overview |
F&M | Villanova | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 52% |
Admission |
F&M | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $273 |
Diversity |
F&M | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
F&M | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 78% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Villanova?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 8% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at F&M than Villanova University ($65,652.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Villanova ($31,135 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 7% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,040 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Villanova University (63% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Villanova University ($49,177 vs. $42,834)
F&M vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Villanova (23.4%)
F&M vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $23,200 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,497)
- F&M graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($227 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/