Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Tulane University of Louisiana's yield is 13 pts higher than Villanova's
Yield rate - 2
Tulane University of Louisiana is 2.1× more selective than Villanova
Acceptance rate - 3
Villanova's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Tulane University of Louisiana's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- VillanovaVery selective
- Tulane University of LouisianaHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- VillanovaTest scores recommended
- Tulane University of LouisianaTest-optional
How they read a record
Villanova
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 73% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Tulane University of Louisiana
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Villanova | Tulane University of Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Villanova University (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Villanova University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Villanova University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Villanova University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why