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Overview |
Villanova | Brown | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 46% |
Admission |
Villanova | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Villanova | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $155 |
Diversity |
Villanova | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Villanova | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 10,383 students)
Villanova vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or Brown?
- Brown University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Brown than Villanova University ($62,680.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Villanova ($26,723 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 1.6% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,840 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Brown University (52% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Villanova University ($55,847 vs. $42,834)
Villanova vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 131 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Brown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Brown (5.1%)
Villanova vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or Brown? 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 Brown and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Villanova University (95% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $85,100)
- Brown University students graduate with a $11,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,497)
- Brown graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($155 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/