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BC Lehigh University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College Notre Dame Temple Holy Cross Fordham Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Penn State| Villanova University | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Villanova | WCU | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 64% |
Admission |
Villanova | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $242 |
Diversity |
Villanova | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Villanova | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 10,383 students)
Villanova vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or WCU?
- Villanova University is 687.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215% higher at Villanova than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($60,768.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Villanova ($22,973 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 13.1% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,228 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Villanova University (64% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 687% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($42,834 vs. $5,443)
Villanova vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 254 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or WCU? 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 WCU and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (90% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $36,100 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,497)
- WCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/