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Overview |
Northeastern | Villanova | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 52% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $273 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 10,383 students)
Northeastern vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Villanova than Northeastern University ($60,768.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Northeastern ($34,837 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 14.6% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,087 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Villanova University (82% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($42,834 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 109 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Northeastern University (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $69,500)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $1,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,875)
- Villanova graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($273 vs. $288)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/