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BC Lehigh UMass UConn University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College Notre Dame UD University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Holy Cross| Villanova University | University of Vermont | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Villanova | UVM | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Villanova | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $230 |
Diversity |
Villanova | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Villanova | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 10,383 students)
Villanova vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or UVM?
- Villanova University is 273.3% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Villanova than University of Vermont ($60,768.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Villanova ($21,849 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 20.5% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,354 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Villanova University (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 123.2% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($42,834 vs. $19,189)
Villanova vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 115 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or UVM? 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 UVM and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than University of Vermont (90% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $31,600 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,197 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,497)
- UVM graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/