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Overview |
USJ | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
USJ | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Holy Family University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at USJ than Holy Family University ($42,050.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than USJ ($12,379 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 9.5% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($13,240 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 11.8% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($28,311 vs. $25,316)
USJ vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Joseph (932) is 17 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $200 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $51,000)
- Holy Family University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Family University and USJ 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 USJ students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/