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Overview |
GWU | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 18% |
Students |
GWU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,912 students)
GWU vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Holy Family University than Gardner Webb University ($31,508.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than GWU ($12,379 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 34.6% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($10,770 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($25,316 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 62 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Gardner Webb University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $10,500 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/