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Overview |
Villanova | VWC | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Villanova | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Villanova | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Villanova | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Villanova | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,538 students)
Villanova vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or VWC?
- Villanova University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Villanova than Virginia Wesleyan College ($60,768.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Villanova ($23,046 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 45.3% lower than costs at Villanova University ($11,070 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 55.4% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($42,834 vs. $27,568)
Villanova vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 344 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or VWC? 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 VWC and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (90% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $43,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $41,700)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/