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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Colby-Sawyer | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 18% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Family University is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Holy Family University?
- Colby Sawyer College is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Holy Family University ($46,364.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Colby-Sawyer ($12,379 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 12.9% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($14,500 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 49.8% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($37,913 vs. $25,316)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Colby Sawyer College (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,900)
- Holy Family University and Colby-Sawyer graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Family University and Colby-Sawyer graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/