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Overview |
Vassar | Villanova | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 52% |
Admission |
Vassar | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $273 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Vassar | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Villanova?
- Vassar College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Vassar than Villanova University ($63,840.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Villanova ($30,603 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 2.9% lower than costs at Vassar College ($16,087 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vassar College than Villanova University (57% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Villanova University ($50,193 vs. $42,834)
Vassar vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 79 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Vassar (3.86)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Villanova University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $26,700 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $10,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($15,780 vs. $26,497)
- Vassar graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($163 vs. $273)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villanova students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/