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BC Lehigh UVA University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College Washington and Lee Notre Dame JMU Virginia Tech Holy Cross| Villanova University | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Villanova | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,111 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,806 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,806 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,946 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,948 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 40% |
Admission |
Villanova | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,127 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 5,810 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.1% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1365/1510 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Villanova | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $201 |
Diversity |
Villanova | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Villanova | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (10,111 students vs. 9,762 students)
Villanova vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or William & Mary?
- Villanova University is 249.6% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Villanova than College of William and Mary ($63,806.00 vs. $42,053.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Villanova ($20,422 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 16.1% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,555 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than College of William and Mary (47% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 105.4% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($42,948 vs. $20,908)
Villanova vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 27 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (32.7%) than Villanova (25.1%)
Villanova vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Villanova University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $16,400 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $6,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,497)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/