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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Villa | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 730/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 465 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Villa?
- Saint Peter's University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Villa Maria College ($38,790.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Villa ($11,996 vs. $14,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 98.5% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($8,620 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Villa Maria College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 100.8% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($35,256 vs. $17,558)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Saint Peters; SPC .
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Villa (78.2%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or Villa? 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 Villa and Saint Peters; SPC.
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/