Sacred Heart vs Villanova
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CTCatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Villanova UniversityVillanova, PACatholic college
At a glance
- Villanova lists Mass every weekday.
- Sacred Heart lists confession once a week; Villanova, 3 times a week.
- Villanova has the higher graduation rate: 92% against 73% at Sacred Heart.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Villanova has the lower price after aid: $17,823 a year, against $38,691 at Sacred Heart.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Augustinian
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Fairfield, CT
Villanova, PA
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
11,179
10,111
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
65%
27%
Average SAT
1460
ACT middle 50%
32–34
Graduation rate
73%
92%
First-year retention
83%
95%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$46,174
$43,756
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$38,691
$17,823
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$40,517
$16,496
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$41,647
$20,923
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$46,348
$33,389
Net price, over $110,000 income
$48,217
$58,741
Median debt
$25,000
$25,874
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$75,059
$100,423
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.