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Notre Dame College Northern Illinois| Judson University | Villa Maria College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | Villa | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $27,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $27,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,331 | $15,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,948 | $17,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Judson University | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 873 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 551 | 514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1080 | 730/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Judson University | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Judson University | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Judson 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
- Judson University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 545 students)
Judson University vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Villa?
- Judson University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $27,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Judson University than Villa Maria College ($29,850.00 vs. $27,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Judson University ($15,687 vs. $21,331)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 22.9% lower than costs at Judson University ($9,620 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Judson University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 23.3% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($21,948 vs. $17,794)
Judson University vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Judson University .
- Accepted freshman Judson University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Judson University (63.1%)
Judson University vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/