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Overview |
Tulane | Villanova | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 52% |
Admission |
Tulane | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $273 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Tulane | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | 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
- Tulane University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 10,383 students)
Tulane vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Villanova than Tulane University ($60,768.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Tulane ($34,837 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 7.8% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,087 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Villanova University (66% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Tulane University ($42,834 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 20 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Tulane students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $74,200)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $1,032 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,529)
- Villanova graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($273 vs. $284)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/