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Overview |
Holy Family University | CU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Holy Family University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 16% |
Students |
Holy Family University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Family University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,588 students)
Holy Family University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or CU?
- Holy Family University is 25% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Holy Family University than Cumberland University ($31,508.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than CU ($12,379 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 61.3% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($8,990 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($25,316 vs. $22,145)
Holy Family University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 74 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than CU (66.2%)
Holy Family University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or CU? 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 CU and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Cumberland University (61% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $11,100 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/