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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 18% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Holy Family University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,912 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 65% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Holy Family University than Lindenwood University ($31,508.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Lindenwood University ($12,379 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 42.2% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($10,200 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 59.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($25,316 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 128 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Lindenwood University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,100)
- Holy Family University and Lindenwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Family University and Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/