The Catholic University of America (CUA) vs Villanova University

The Catholic University of America and Villanova University, both esteemed Catholic institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. The Catholic University of America, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on research, while Villanova University, situated in the vibrant Philadelphia suburbs, emphasizes undergraduate education and boasts a competitive acceptance rate. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the details of these two universities, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	The Catholic University of America	Villanova University
Overview
Location	Washington, District of Columbia	Villanova, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	96.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	86.0%	25.2%
Application fees	$60	Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1350 - 1490
ACT range	N/A	31 - 34
Students submitting SAT score		28.0%
Students submitting ACT score		17.0%
Total number of applicants	5,895	24,410
Total number of admissions given out	5,070	6,162
Admitted students who chose to enroll	691	1,772
Yield rate	13.6%	28.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$74,126	$77,806
Average net price	$35,520	$33,123
Tuition	$51,040	$58,290
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,220 Meal plan: $6,800	Room/dormitory: $8,236 Meal plan: $7,150
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $31,915	52.0% Average amount $43,106
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,308	34.0% Average amount $5,267
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $22,405	7.0% Average amount $29,933

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,929 Men 44.1% Women 55.9%	7,032 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%
Graduate students	2,130 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%	3,838 Men 46.6% Women 53.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	80.7%
International students	8.3%	3.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,985	5,400
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New Jersey Pennsylvania New York Connecticut Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Public Administration and Social Service Legal Profession Visual & Performing Arts Health Professions	Business Engineering Health Professions Legal Profession Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	73.7%	91.3%
Dropout rate	26.2%	1.5%
Transferred out	N/A	7.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,058 Year 2: $100,690 Year 3: $108,981 Business Administration, Management and Operations (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $73,312 Year 2: $89,092 Year 3: $98,232 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,088 Year 2: $73,769 Year 3: $83,282 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $62,128 Year 2: $64,162 Year 3: $80,941 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,938 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $77,885 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,277 Year 2: $54,035 Year 3: $77,782 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,219 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $77,474 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,927 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $74,919 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $71,180 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,697 Year 2: $63,377 Year 3: $66,355	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $114,668 Year 2: $165,766 Year 3: $171,511 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $124,137 Year 2: $100,740 Year 3: $121,765 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $106,590 Year 2: $109,095 Year 3: $118,365 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,687 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $106,587 Real Estate (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,782 Year 2: $71,351 Year 3: $91,484 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,757 Year 2: $73,579 Year 3: $88,419 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,583 Year 2: $80,218 Year 3: $88,254 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,297 Year 2: $71,947 Year 3: $86,990 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,492 Year 2: $72,214 Year 3: $85,108 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,115 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $84,596

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