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Overview |
SUNYIT | Villanova | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNYIT | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 52% |
Admission |
SUNYIT | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNYIT | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNYIT | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $273 |
Diversity |
SUNYIT | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNYIT | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 78% | ||
Campus |
SUNYIT | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNYIT vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNYIT or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 759.5% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.8% higher at Villanova than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($60,768.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Villanova ($13,799 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 14.8% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,008 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Villanova University (89% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 351% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($42,834 vs. $9,497)
SUNYIT vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNYIT or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or SUNYIT .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 185 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNYIT (3.7)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Villanova (23.4%)
SUNYIT vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (90% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $31,900 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $9,912 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,497)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($171 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/