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Overview |
Villanova | SVU | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Villanova | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Villanova | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $244 |
Diversity |
Villanova | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Villanova | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,053 students)
Villanova vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or SVU?
- Villanova University is 222.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.2% higher at Villanova than Southern Virginia University ($60,768.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Villanova ($23,274 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 75.8% lower than costs at Villanova University ($9,150 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Villanova University (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 423.1% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($42,834 vs. $8,188)
Villanova vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 285 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or SVU? 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 SVU and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Southern Virginia University (90% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $44,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,497)
- SVU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($244 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/