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Overview |
ECU | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 3,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $32,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $32,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $25,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 2,653 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 1,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 950/1130 | ||
| 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 |
ECU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
ECU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 3,148 students)
ECU vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 636% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($32,768.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Holy Family University than East Carolina University ($32,768.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than ECU ($13,016 vs. $14,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 33.6% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($11,000 vs. $14,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 192.7% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($25,862 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 138 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Holy Family University (74.2%)
ECU vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than East Carolina University (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $7,100 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/