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Overview |
Villanova | BC | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,111 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,806 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,806 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,946 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,948 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
Villanova | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,127 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 5,810 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Villanova | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Villanova | BC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Villanova | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (10,111 students vs. 1,436 students)
Villanova vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or BC?
- Villanova University is 58.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Villanova than Bridgewater College ($63,806.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Villanova ($19,660 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 17.6% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,370 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Villanova University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($42,948 vs. $36,350)
Villanova vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 292 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Villanova (25.1%)
Villanova vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or BC? 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 BC and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Bridgewater College (90% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $42,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $43,100)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/