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BC Lehigh Loyola Marymount University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College Notre Dame USD Holy Cross Fordham Oxy| Santa Clara University | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCU | Villanova | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 52% |
Admission |
SCU | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $273 |
Diversity |
SCU | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCU | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 78% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 9,178 students)
SCU vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Villanova than Santa Clara University ($60,768.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than SCU ($34,837 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 6.4% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,087 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than Villanova University (72% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 69.3% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($42,834 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 13 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SCU (30)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Villanova (23.4%)
SCU vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Santa Clara University (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $3,200 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $81,900)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $4,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,497)
- SCU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/