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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Gwynedd Mercy College VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| Holy Family University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Family University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Holy Family University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Family University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,912 students)
Holy Family University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or Longwood University?
- Holy Family University is 260% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Holy Family University than Longwood University ($31,508.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Longwood University ($12,379 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 1.3% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($14,318 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 145% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,316 vs. $10,332)
Holy Family University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 70 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Longwood University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/