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Overview |
Holy Family University | SU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Family University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 13% |
Students |
Holy Family University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,912 students)
Holy Family University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at SU than Holy Family University ($33,790.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than SU ($12,379 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 29.1% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($11,230 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,316 vs. $23,467)
Holy Family University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 90 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or SU? 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 SU and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Shenandoah University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $2,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/