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Overview |
UConn | Villanova | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 52% |
Admission |
UConn | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1378/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $273 |
Diversity |
UConn | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 78% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 10,383 students)
UConn vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 287.7% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Villanova than University of Connecticut ($60,768.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Villanova ($23,985 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 18.1% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,622 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Villanova University (84% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 191.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($42,834 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 76 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Villanova (23.4%)
UConn vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than University of Connecticut (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $23,100 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,497)
- UConn graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/