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Overview |
Holy Family University | SVU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Family University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 1,053 students)
Holy Family University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or SVU?
- Holy Family University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Holy Family University than Southern Virginia University ($31,508.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than SVU ($12,379 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 58.5% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($9,150 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 209.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($25,316 vs. $8,188)
Holy Family University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 126 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman SVU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or SVU? 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 SVU and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Southern Virginia University (61% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $10,400 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/