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Overview |
Washington College | Villanova | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
Washington College | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $273 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 20% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Villanova than Washington College ($60,768.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Villanova ($31,650 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 16.3% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,834 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Villanova University (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 20% larger than aid received Washington College ($42,834 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Washington College vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Washington College (90% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $34,300 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,497)
- Washington College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($250 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/