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Overview |
Howard | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 852/1092 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Howard | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,912 students)
Howard vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 3% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Holy Family University than Howard University ($31,508.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Howard ($12,379 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 9.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,500 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($25,316 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 190 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Holy Family University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $800 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,000)
- Holy Family University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Family University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/