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BC Lehigh William & Mary Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College UVA Washington and Lee Notre Dame Davidson Holy Cross Fordham| Villanova University | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Villanova | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 57% |
Admission |
Villanova | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 24.3% | ||
| 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 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Villanova | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $218 |
Diversity |
Villanova | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Villanova | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 3,876 students)
Villanova vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or University of Richmond?
- Villanova University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Villanova than University of Richmond ($60,768.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Villanova ($29,248 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 8.2% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,870 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Villanova University (57% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 8.3% larger than aid received Villanova University ($46,385 vs. $42,834)
Villanova vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 11 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Villanova students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than University of Richmond (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $11,200 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,349 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($21,148 vs. $26,497)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($218 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/