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BC Lehigh University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College Notre Dame Kenyon Wooster Holy Cross Fordham Oberlin| Denison University | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | Villanova | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 52% |
Admission |
Denison | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Denison | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Denison | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Villanova than Denison University ($60,768.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Denison ($34,837 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 11.7% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,400 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Villanova University (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Denison University ($42,834 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Denison University (90% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $29,000 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,497)
- Denison graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison 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/