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Overview |
NJIT | Villanova | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,007 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #214 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,616 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,528 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,736 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,447 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 47% |
Admission |
NJIT | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,993 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 9,362 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NJIT | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $273 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NJIT | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 77% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (13,007 students vs. 10,111 students)
NJIT vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 308.6% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $15,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Villanova than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($63,806.00 vs. $32,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Villanova ($16,736 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 12.6% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,000 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Villanova University (90% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 146.2% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($42,948 vs. $17,447)
NJIT vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or NJIT .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 121 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than Villanova (25.1%)
NJIT vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (90% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $17,900 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $67,200)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,497)
- NJIT graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/