Which ED1 is more suitable for me, Villanova University or University of Rochester?
Some information of me:
- Major in Political Science and Theology
- I want to be a scholar in the future
- I am a Christian
Nova is catholic. Rochester isn’t.
Which has the curriculum to work best for your goals ? You don’t have to ED - especially if unsure.
Well, ED1 has higher acceptance rate if you comparative with EA (Villanova’s EA is 20% acceptance rate and ED1 is nearly 60%), I want finish my application in Early Action time. About curriculum, I think I want to learn more course about Political Methdology as well as Political Theology
Did you run the NPC at both schools? For my son, the NPCs at both of these came back higher than average. Make sure you’re okay with the predicted cost before you ED. (You’ll need to re-run the NPC in the fall—probably later October—to get a more accurate answer because they are currently set for the costs of someone entering as a freshman Fall 2023.)
Price is not a problem for me.
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So then it goes back to which is right. Curriculum. Location etc.
Yes ED will be higher but don’t forget it will include things like athletes. But it will be higher. But it still doesn’t mean you need to ED. You certainly can though.
But one school will likely be better given your more specific interests. Have you been to campus, checked curriculums, etc ? Have you compared your stats to their typical stats ?
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Both excellent schools, but very different in terms of student body and vibe. I think you need to visit both schools and figure out which is the better fit for you. ED does significantly improve your chances of getting into Nova. Not sure if the same thing is true at U of R.
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If your majoring in theology, I would start by exploring the differences in various theology programs. Even within the Catholic colleges you will see a difference. What’s the goal after college? Divinity School? Continue in Theology.
Villanova (Augustinian) has a 5 year masters program. I would also look at Fordham (Jesuit) great theology department. Catholic U, Wake Forrest are some other options to consider
Why Rochester??
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The best thing you can do is visit both schools setting up visits with professors, and if possible, students in your major so you can see which one fits you better.
Either school is good, but they are quite different from each other. Both are easy to visit and near airports if flying.
You said you want to be a scholar - in both subjects or is one a preference? Researcher or professor (or both)? UR definitely places a high priority on undergrad research. While I’m not as familiar with those fields, I know they do it across the board.
With both schools, try to see what the professors are doing themselves to see if you lean more one way or the other with your interests - bonus points if you find more than one professor you like.
Still, a visit to each place would be ideal.
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If you explain why these two universities, out of all the possibilities, it would help people to give useful advice. The two have some things in common, but they’re not so similar as to be a common pair of front-runners. For a non-Catholic Christian who wants to study theology, neither would spring to mind as a first choice.
Do you need financial aid? Have you run the Net Price Calculators?
By wanting to be a scholar, you mean you want a career in academia?
This is a question you need to answer for yourself. People on the internet who never met you have no chance of knowing which of these fine schools is the better option for you.
Some things to consider:
–Have you visited?
–I would consider the schools to be academic peers. You can get a wonderful education at either.
–Villanova has an extensive core curriculum while Rochester has an open curriculum (no required general ed classes). Is one preferable?
–Do you prefer a Catholic college or a secular school?
–Is one location better for you?
–Have you looked through the course catalogues/websites to see what courses/professors both schools have in your areas of interest?
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Well, I have not visited any of them (because I am an international applicant). About curriculum, I don’t have many ideas. Catholic college would better for me (I will also apply Pepperdine University). About location, both is fine. BTW, I want to apply Ph.D. in Political Science in the future to become a scholar
Price is not a problem of me, I don’t need any financial aid. And I want to be a professor of Political Science in the future. Theology is more like a hobby or faith for me.
Just in case there is any confusion, Pepperdine is not Catholic. (It is Christian, though I can’t recall the denomination.)
Just off hand, the Jesuit colleges (which are a subset of Catholic colleges) tend to have robust theology departments, if you want to study theology. But, if you want to attend grad school for poli sci, then that is where I would focus for major (I have no idea what is involved in admission to poli sci grad programs).
Why those two? If someone told me they could get into UR, but wanted Catholic Theology and Political Science, Georgetown would come to mind (not sure about being able to double major though).
Would you like other suggestions or is it definitely between those two?
If between those two I’d pick Rochester for research and poly sci, but Villanova if you wanted a Catholic Theology leaning in those classes. Rochester will have Catholic clubs for students who want to share their faith together, but none of the teaching will align specifically with it aside from a course devoted to it if they have one.
Where do you plan to work?
Are you a U.S. citizen living abroad, or are you a citizen of a different country?
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