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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Villanova | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,848 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,015 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,576 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 47% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,985 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 4,527 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitt-Bradford | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $273 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (10,111 students vs. 1,003 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 367.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.9% higher at Villanova than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($63,806.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Villanova ($17,015 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 55.8% lower than costs at Villanova University ($10,848 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Villanova University (96% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 194.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($42,948 vs. $14,576)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 348 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Villanova (25.1%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (90% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $58,000)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $412 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,497 vs. $26,909)
- Villanova graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/