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Overview |
Kent State | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Kent State | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,912 students)
Kent State vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 156.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Holy Family University than Kent State University at Kent ($31,508.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Kent State ($12,379 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 14.4% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($12,676 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 165.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($25,316 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 152 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Kent State vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/