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BC Lehigh BU University of Richmond Bucknell Barnard Colgate Cornell Lafayette College Fordham Georgetown Carnegie Mellon| New York University | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYU | Villanova | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 52% |
Admission |
NYU | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 |
Academics |
NYU | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $273 |
Diversity |
NYU | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
NYU | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 78% | ||
Campus |
NYU | 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
- New York University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 10,383 students)
NYU vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Villanova than New York University ($60,768.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Villanova ($29,499 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 26% lower than costs at New York University ($16,087 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than New York University (52% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 10% larger than aid received Villanova University ($47,096 vs. $42,834)
NYU vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or NYU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 34 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming NYU students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NYU (3.79)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than New York University (90% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $9,100 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $76,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,497)
- NYU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($240 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/