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Overview |
Holy Family University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Family University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Family University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,729 students)
Holy Family University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Marywood than Holy Family University ($36,430.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Marywood ($12,379 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 1.4% lower than costs at Marywood University ($14,500 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($28,401 vs. $25,316)
Holy Family University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 110 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Holy Family University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,100)
- Marywood University and Holy Family University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marywood University and Holy Family University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/