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Overview |
Georgetown | Villanova | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 52% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1378/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $273 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 10,383 students)
Georgetown vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Villanova?
- Georgetown University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Georgetown than Villanova University ($61,872.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Georgetown ($34,837 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 17% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,087 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Georgetown University (52% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Villanova University ($45,949 vs. $42,834)
Georgetown vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 90 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Villanova University (94% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $33,800 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $85,100)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,497)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($160 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/