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Overview |
CHC | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 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 |
CHC | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
CHC | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Holy Family University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at CHC than Holy Family University ($38,950.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than CHC ($12,379 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 20.8% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($12,000 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 15.7% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($29,288 vs. $25,316)
CHC vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC 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 CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 51 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Holy Family University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
CHC vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $5,700 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/