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Overview |
Holy Family University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Family University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,912 students)
Holy Family University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Holy Family University is 104.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Holy Family University than Penn State Harrisburg ($31,508.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Penn State Harrisburg ($12,379 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 3.3% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,500 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 185% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($25,316 vs. $8,882)
Holy Family University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 128 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 State Harrisburg and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Holy Family University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $4,300 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/