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Overview |
Holy Names University | Villa | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hnu.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Names University | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,579 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,579 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,065 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,236 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Names University | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 921 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Holy Names University | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Names University | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Holy Names University | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Names University | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Holy Names University | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Names University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (959 students vs. 465 students)
Holy Names University vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Names University or Villa?
- Holy Names University is 60.4% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($41,579.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Holy Names University than Villa Maria College ($41,579.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Holy Names University ($14,576 vs. $23,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 65.6% lower than costs at Holy Names University ($8,620 vs. $14,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Names University than Villa Maria College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Names University students is 89.3% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($33,236 vs. $17,558)
Holy Names University vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Names University or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Holy Names University .
- Accepted freshman Holy Names University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Holy Names University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Villa (78.2%)
Holy Names University vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Names University or Villa? 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 Villa and Holy Names University.
- Graduates from Holy Names University earn on average $27,600 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Names University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Names University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Holy Names University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/