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Overview |
U of R | Villanova | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 47% |
Admission |
U of R | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $273 |
Diversity |
U of R | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
U of R | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 77% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 10,111 students)
U of R vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 1% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Villanova than University of Rochester ($63,806.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than U of R ($37,946 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 12% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,896 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Villanova University (74% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 3% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($42,948 vs. $41,700)
U of R vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Villanova (25.1%)
U of R vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than University of Rochester (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $14,100 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,497)
- U of R graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/