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Overview |
UD | Villanova | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 52% |
Admission |
UD | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 |
UD | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $273 |
Diversity |
UD | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 78% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 10,383 students)
UD vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 354.5% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Villanova than University of Delaware ($60,768.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Villanova ($18,044 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 13% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,234 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Villanova University (88% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 246.1% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($42,834 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or UD .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 128 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Villanova (23.4%)
UD vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than University of Delaware (90% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $23,800 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,497)
- UD graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($250 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD 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/