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Overview |
Villanova | EMU | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 96% |
Admission |
Villanova | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Villanova | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $242 |
Diversity |
Villanova | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Villanova | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,334 students)
Villanova vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or EMU?
- Villanova University is 49.7% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Villanova than Eastern Mennonite University ($60,768.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Villanova ($23,783 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 31.4% lower than costs at Villanova University ($12,240 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Villanova University (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($42,834 vs. $30,460)
Villanova vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 317 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or EMU? 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 EMU and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (90% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $41,200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,497)
- EMU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/