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Overview |
Wellesley | Villanova | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 52% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $273 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Wellesley | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Villanova?
- Wellesley College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Wellesley than Villanova University ($61,584.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Villanova ($21,362 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 18.6% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,087 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than Villanova University (59% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 43.2% larger than aid received Villanova University ($61,328 vs. $42,834)
Wellesley vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 43 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Villanova University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $17,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($8,900 vs. $26,497)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($92 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/