Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA

Key differences on Students & campus

1
Tulane University of Louisiana has 5 pts more first-gen students than Villanova (18% vs. 13%)
First-generation students
2
Tulane University of Louisiana is more diverse (index 0.56 vs. 0.52)
Diversity index
3
Villanova has 2 pts more Pell recipients than Tulane University of Louisiana (12% vs. 10%)
Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads

Tulane University of Louisiana7.8KLargest

Villanova6.9K

Pell Grant share

Tulane University of Louisiana10%

Villanova12%Highest

First-gen share

Tulane University of Louisiana18%Highest

Villanova13%

Diversity index

Tulane University of Louisiana0.56Most

Villanova0.52

Who they are

Men

Tulane University of Louisiana38%

Villanova47%

Part-time students

Tulane University of Louisiana5%

Villanova3%

Students 25 and older

Tulane University of Louisiana4%

Villanova4%

Race & ethnicity

Tulane University of Louisiana

Villanova

White
Asian
Hispanic/Latino
Black
Two or more
International
Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state

Tulane University of Louisiana14%

Villanova21%

First-years from other states

Tulane University of Louisiana80%

Villanova77%

First-years from abroad

Tulane University of Louisiana3%

Villanova1%

New transfer students this fall

Tulane University of Louisiana153

Villanova106

Transfers, share of new undergraduates

Tulane University of Louisiana8%

Villanova6%

Campus

Tulane University of Louisiana

Large cityNCAA D-I FBS · American Athletic ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

Villanova

Large suburbNCAA D-I FCS · Big East ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

Policy	Tulane University of Louisiana	Villanova
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression	Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housing	Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	–
Chosen name and pronouns on campus records	Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Chosen name and pronouns on campus records, per the college's own page (checked 2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online	Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related care	Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Villanova University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About 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