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Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA
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Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$64,701Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$61,884
cheaper$21,361Graduate Tuitionexpensive$61,873
More$38,902Average Financial Aid AmountLess$35,552
Admission
Lower1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,450 SAT
33 ACT
Tighter23.39%Acceptance RateEasier64.51%
Favorable31.90%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower18.40%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger10,383Total EnrollmentSmaller6,968
Larger6,989Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller5,902
Larger3,394Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,066
1,267Online Student Population-
Completion & Outcomes
Higher90%Graduate RateLower83%
7%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher96%Retention RateLower89%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,400)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,930)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,500)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,610)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty10 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty12 to 1
1,118Number of faculties470
Lower$115,221Average Faculty SalaryHigher$116,537
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.