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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Holy Family University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
TU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,912 students)
TU vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 335.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Holy Family University than Towson University ($31,508.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than TU ($12,379 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 6.3% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($13,642 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 121.8% larger than aid received Towson University ($25,316 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 166 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
TU vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Holy Family University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/