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Overview |
Holy Family University | MBC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Holy Family University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Family University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 1,957 students)
Holy Family University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at MBC than Holy Family University ($31,611.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than MBC ($12,379 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 40.5% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($10,320 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($25,316 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 94 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
Holy Family University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or MBC? 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 MBC and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $12,600 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and Holy Family University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Holy Family University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/