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BC Lehigh Haverford College University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College Amherst Notre Dame Holy Cross Fordham Williams| Swarthmore College | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Swarthmore | Villanova | ||
| Location | Swarthmore, PA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #40 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swarthmore.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Swarthmore | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,928 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,928 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,026 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,715 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,703 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 52% |
Admission |
Swarthmore | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,707 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,019 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1560 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Swarthmore | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Swarthmore | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $273 |
Diversity |
Swarthmore | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Swarthmore | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Swarthmore | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,625 students)
Swarthmore vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Swarthmore or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Swarthmore for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Villanova than Swarthmore College ($60,768.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Villanova ($20,715 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 12.1% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($16,087 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Swarthmore College than Villanova University (63% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 11.4% larger than aid received Villanova University ($47,703 vs. $42,834)
Swarthmore vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Swarthmore or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Swarthmore .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 105 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Swarthmore students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Swarthmore vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Villanova University (95% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Swarthmore graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $65,800)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $6,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,497)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Swarthmore students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/