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Overview |
Medgar | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Medgar | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 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 |
Medgar | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Medgar | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 2,912 students)
Medgar vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 354.7% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Holy Family University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($31,508.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Holy Family University ($8,250 vs. $12,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 23.6% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,500 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 199% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($25,316 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Medgar vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/