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Overview |
Rutgers | Villanova | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 52% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Rutgers | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $273 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 10,383 students)
Rutgers vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 371.1% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at Villanova than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($60,768.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Villanova ($17,535 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 15.7% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,909 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Villanova University (57% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 235% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($42,834 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 101 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Rutgers vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,497)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($229 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/