- Both University of Scranton and Villanova University are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Villanova University has more expensive tuition of $64,701 than University of Scranton ($52,309).
- Villanova University has tighter acceptance rate of 36.00% than University of Scranton (74.79%).
- Villanova University has higher SAT scores of 1,440 than University of Scranton (1,230).
- Villanova University is larger with 10,383 students than University of Scranton (4,731 students).
University of Scranton View More Rivals | Villanova University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #35 in National Universities #6 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Scranton, PA | Location | Villanova, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $52,309 | Undergraduate | $64,701 |
| $11,630 | Graduate | $21,361 |
| $27,952 | Financial Aid | $38,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 74.79% | Acceptance Rate | 36.00% |
| 12.14% | Yield | 22.67% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,731 | Total Students | 10,383 |
| 3,593 | Undergraduate | 6,989 |
| 1,138 | Graduate | 3,394 |
| 433 | Online Enrollment | 1,267 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 96% |
| $62,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $87,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,590) $9,644 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,400) $8,587 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 280 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 720 Full-time 398 Part-time |
| 892 Full-time 168 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,448 Full-time 488 Part-time |
| $93,284 for Faculties $56,134 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,360 for Faculties $74,899 Part-time |