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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Villanova | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 52% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1378/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $273 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 78% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 759.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.6% higher at Villanova than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($60,768.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Villanova ($20,928 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 7.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,087 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Villanova University (89% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 391.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($42,834 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 111 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1215)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Villanova (23.4%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (90% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $38,900 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,497)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($204 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/