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Overview |
Holy Family University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Holy Family University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Family University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,912 students)
Holy Family University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or Penn College?
- Holy Family University is 103.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Holy Family University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($31,508.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Penn College ($12,379 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 19.5% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($12,130 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 249% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,316 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Holy Family University .
- Accepted freshman Holy Family University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Holy Family University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/