- Both Xavier University and Villanova University are private.
- Xavier University is located in Cincinnati, OH and Villanova University is located in Villanova, PA.
- Villanova University has more expensive tuition of $64,701 than Xavier University ($48,125).
- Villanova University has tighter acceptance rate of 36.00% than Xavier University (73.91%).
- Villanova University has higher SAT scores of 1,440 than Xavier University (1,210).
- Villanova University is larger with 10,383 students than Xavier University (6,114 students).
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| #9 in Ohio | Rankings | #35 in National Universities #6 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cincinnati, OH | Location | Villanova, PA |
| XU X Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $48,125 | Undergraduate | $64,701 |
| $12,396 | Graduate | $21,361 |
| $26,018 | Financial Aid | $38,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 73.91% | Acceptance Rate | 36.00% |
| 12.89% | Yield | 22.67% |
| 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,114 | Total Students | 10,383 |
| 4,852 | Undergraduate | 6,989 |
| 1,262 | Graduate | 3,394 |
| 580 | Online Enrollment | 1,267 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 96% |
| $58,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $87,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,324) $7,520 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 | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 402 Full-time 393 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 720 Full-time 398 Part-time |
| 973 Full-time 421 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,448 Full-time 488 Part-time |
| $80,012 for Faculties $65,335 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,360 for Faculties $74,899 Part-time |