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Overview |
Holy Family University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Family University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 1,826 students)
Holy Family University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Roanoke College than Holy Family University ($33,510.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Roanoke College ($12,379 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,500 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 42.9% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($36,176 vs. $25,316)
Holy Family University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 177 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Holy Family University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $200 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $51,000)
- Roanoke College and Holy Family University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Holy Family University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/