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Overview |
Tufts | Villanova | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 52% |
Admission |
Tufts | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
Tufts | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $273 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Tufts | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 10,383 students)
Tufts vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Villanova?
- Tufts University is 5% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Tufts than Villanova University ($63,804.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Villanova ($30,479 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 4.3% lower than costs at Tufts University ($16,087 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Tufts University (52% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Villanova University ($51,613 vs. $42,834)
Tufts vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Tufts .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 98 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Tufts students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is the same as at Villanova University (90% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Tufts graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $83,100)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $8,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($18,000 vs. $26,497)
- Tufts graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($186 vs. $273)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villanova students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/