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BC Lehigh Duke WUSTL University of Richmond Bucknell Emory Rice Colgate Lafayette College Notre Dame Georgetown| Villanova University | Vanderbilt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Villanova | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,111 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,806 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,806 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,946 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,948 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 66% |
Admission |
Villanova | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,127 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 5,810 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1510/1560 | ||
| 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 | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $144 |
Diversity |
Villanova | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Villanova | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (13,456 students vs. 10,111 students)
Villanova vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or Vanderbilt?
- Villanova University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $61,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Villanova than Vanderbilt University ($63,806.00 vs. $61,618.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Villanova ($26,689 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 24.6% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($16,896 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanderbilt University than Villanova University (66% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Villanova University ($57,723 vs. $42,948)
Villanova vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 172 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (25.1%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Villanova vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Villanova University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Vanderbilt graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $83,100)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $12,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,497)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($144 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt 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/