Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Colgate admits 20% vs. 30% at Villanova
Acceptance rate - 2
Villanova's yield is 4 pts higher than Colgate's
Yield rate - 3
Colgate's SAT midpoint is 20 points higher than Villanova'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
- ColgateHighly 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 28–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- VillanovaTest scores recommended
- ColgateTest-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.
Colgate
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 68% 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.
What they look at
| Factor | Villanova | Colgate |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Very important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Important |
| Work experience | Considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not 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;Colgate University (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;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