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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 852/1092 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 2,912 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 144.2% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Holy Family University than Rutgers University Newark ($31,508.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Rutgers University-Newark ($12,379 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 1.1% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($14,343 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 92.3% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($25,316 vs. $13,168)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 115 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Rutgers University-Newark students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Holy Family University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $15,200 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $51,000)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/