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Overview |
Villanova | RISD | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 34% |
Admission |
Villanova | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Villanova | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Villanova | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Villanova | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,620 students)
Villanova vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or RISD?
- Villanova University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Villanova than Rhode Island School of Design ($60,768.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than RISD ($34,837 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 5.6% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,234 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Rhode Island School of Design (52% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($42,834 vs. $37,480)
Villanova vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 53 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at RISD (3.71)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than RISD (17.4%)
Villanova vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or RISD? 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 RISD and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $34,000 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $51,100)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RISD 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/