Institutional Characteristics
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletic conference that competes in NCAA Division I in all sports except football, which is not sponsored. The conference has been officially recognized as a Division I multi-sport conference, effective on August 1, 2013. Its nucleus is composed of the "Catholic Seven" members of the Big East Conference (1979-2013): DePaul University, Georgetown University, Marquette University, Providence College, Seton Hall University, St. John's University, and Villanova University. In December 2012, these schools chose to split from the football playing schools in order to focus on basketball, and in March 2013 reached a settlement, whereby they formed a new conference that assumed the Big East name and logo. Butler University, Creighton University, and Xavier University also joined the conference on its July 1, 2013 launch date..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Big East Conference. By school type, all 10 Big East Conference are private. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| St. John's University-New York | Queens, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Big East Conference is $42,795 for State residents and $48,606 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 62.80% and graduation rate is 79.50%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $59,957 | 17% | 94% | 11:1 | 19,371 |
| DePaul University | $42,012 | 70% | 71% | 15:1 | 21,922 |
| Butler University | $43,400 | 76% | 82% | 11:1 | 5,544 |
| Creighton University | $44,524 | 64% | 82% | 11:1 | 8,770 |
| Seton Hall University | $46,880 | 78% | 72% | 13:1 | 9,814 |
| St. John's University-New York | $46,050 | 75% | 64% | 17:1 | 20,143 |
| Xavier University | $42,460 | 81% | 69% | 11:1 | 7,061 |
| Villanova University | $59,020 | 31% | 92% | 11:1 | 11,032 |
| Providence College | $55,988 | 54% | 85% | 11:1 | 4,821 |
| Marquette University | $45,766 | 82% | 84% | 14:1 | 11,550 |
| Average | $42,795 / $48,606 | 62.80% | 79.50% | 12.50:1 | 12,003 |