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Overview |
F&M | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 852/1092 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
F&M | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
F&M | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Family University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Holy Family University?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 108.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.4% higher at F&M than Holy Family University ($65,652.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than F&M ($12,379 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 3.7% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,500 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 94.3% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($49,177 vs. $25,316)
F&M vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or F&M .
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Holy Family University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Holy Family University and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Holy Family University (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/