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BC Lehigh University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Seattle U Lafayette College Notre Dame University of Portland Holy Cross Fordham UW-Seattle| Gonzaga University | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gonzaga | Villanova | ||
| Location | Spokane, WA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,306 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gonzaga.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gonzaga | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,540 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,540 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,080 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,295 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,150 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Gonzaga | Villanova | ||
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| Applied | 9,530 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 7,239 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Gonzaga | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gonzaga | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,600 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,394 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $273 |
Diversity |
Gonzaga | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gonzaga | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Gonzaga | 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 Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (10,111 students vs. 7,306 students)
Gonzaga vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gonzaga or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Villanova than Gonzaga University ($63,806.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Gonzaga ($37,946 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 12% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,080 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Villanova University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 47.3% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($42,948 vs. $29,150)
Gonzaga vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gonzaga or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Gonzaga .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 121 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Villanova (25.1%)
Gonzaga vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Gonzaga University (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $103 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($26,394 vs. $26,497)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($272 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gonzaga students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/