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BC Lehigh University of Richmond Bucknell JMU Colgate Lafayette College Mason Notre Dame Holy Cross Fordham Old Dominion| Villanova University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Villanova | CNU | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 66% |
Admission |
Villanova | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Villanova | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Villanova | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Villanova | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 4,559 students)
Villanova vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or CNU?
- Villanova University is 548.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.7% higher at Villanova than Christopher Newport University ($60,768.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Villanova ($23,287 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 34.2% lower than costs at Villanova University ($11,990 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Villanova University (66% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 434% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($42,834 vs. $8,022)
Villanova vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 171 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or CNU? 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 CNU and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Christopher Newport University (90% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $38,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,497)
- CNU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU 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/