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Overview |
JCU | Villanova | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
JCU | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
JCU | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $273 |
Diversity |
JCU | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 78% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Villanova than John Carroll University ($60,768.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Villanova ($30,496 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 21.9% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,200 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 40.8% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($42,834 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 199 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
JCU vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than John Carroll University (90% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $27,500 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $57,600)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $442 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,497 vs. $26,939)
- Villanova graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/