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BC Lehigh RPI University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College Notre Dame Holy Cross Clarkson Fordham UB| Rochester Institute of Technology | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Villanova | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 52% |
Admission |
RIT | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $273 |
Diversity |
RIT | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
RIT | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 78% | ||
Campus |
RIT | 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 10,383 students)
RIT vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Villanova than Rochester Institute of Technology ($60,768.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than RIT ($34,837 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 7.4% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,978 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Villanova University (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($42,834 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 75 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Villanova (23.4%)
RIT vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT 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 RIT .
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (90% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $20,200 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $64,900)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $1,503 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,497 vs. $28,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($273 vs. $289)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/