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Overview |
Holy Family University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Holy Family University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Family University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Family University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,297 students)
Holy Family University vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Holy Family University is 101% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Holy Family University ($38,340.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than University of Connecticut-Stamford ($12,379 vs. $13,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($14,500 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 102.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($25,316 vs. $12,528)
Holy Family University vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 94 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $11,000 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,000)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/