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Overview |
Holy Family University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 31% |
Students |
Holy Family University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,912 students)
Holy Family University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or Liberty University?
- Holy Family University is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Holy Family University than Liberty University ($31,508.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Liberty University ($12,379 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 17.4% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($12,350 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 103% larger than aid received Liberty University ($25,316 vs. $12,471)
Holy Family University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 155 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Liberty University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/