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Overview |
Villanova | Providence | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 81% |
Admission |
Villanova | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Villanova | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Villanova | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Villanova | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 4,473 students)
Villanova vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or Providence?
- Villanova University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Villanova than Providence College ($60,768.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Providence ($34,837 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 2.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,087 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Villanova University (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Providence College ($42,834 vs. $30,971)
Villanova vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Villanova .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or Providence? 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 Providence and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Providence College (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $68,000)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/