University of Miami is the more selective of the two, admitting 18.0% of applicants versus 27.4% at Villanova University. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $21,768 per year at University of Miami versus $20,923 at Villanova University. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1340–1450 at University of Miami and 1410–1500 at Villanova University.
| Metric | University of Miami | Villanova University |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 18.0% | 27.4% |
| Early acceptance rate | 44.0% | 59.8% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1340–1450 | 1410–1500 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.93 |
| Yield rate | 26.0% | 32.0% |
| Class size | 2,400 | 1,779 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $21,768 | $20,923 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $50,352 | $58,741 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. University of Miami admits 18.0% of applicants, compared with 27.4% at Villanova University, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $21,768 per year at University of Miami and $20,923 at Villanova University, so Villanova University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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