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Overview |
Syracuse | Villanova | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 52% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 |
Syracuse | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Syracuse | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 10,383 students)
Syracuse vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 4% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Villanova than Syracuse University ($60,768.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Syracuse ($34,837 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 6.7% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,087 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Villanova University (77% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 23.3% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($42,834 vs. $34,737)
Syracuse vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 131 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Syracuse vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Syracuse University (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $65,900)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/