<p>Hi! I'm debating between Villanova University and Santa Clara University. I have been accepted to both, and only have a few weeks to decide (yikes!). If anyone has advice or information about the pros and cons of each school, that would be great. Thanks!</p>
<p>I have relatives who attended both. Here is a quick comparo:
SCHOOL Villanova…Santa Clara
Region North…West
RANKING 1…2
Founding 1842…1851
Location PA…CA
Rel. Order Agustinian…Jesuit
Endowment $370M…$717 Million
library colle 1.2 M…1.1 M
library/ies 2…2
Campus/acres 1/254 ac…1/106 ac
schools:under/g 4/1…5/1
students 10,000…9,000
Football(div) CAA (I-AA)…none</p>
<p>A lot of similarities: Both are excellent, local small-sized universities that are highly ranked regionally. Nova strong in engineering and business, SCU has one of the best computer design/IT programs in the nation as they are in Silicon Valley. Both very different in location and feel. Depending on your major, it may come down to financial pacakage offered and which coast you prefer</p>
<p>Been to Santa Clara…absolutely gorgeous. Heard Nova is a little run down, but did not yet get there.</p>