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Gwynedd Mercy College La Salle University Neumann WCU Temple UArts Penn State Abington| Holy Family University | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Family University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Family University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Family University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Family University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 172 students)
Holy Family University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at PAFA than Holy Family University ($40,500.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than PAFA ($12,379 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 20.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,500 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 57.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($25,316 vs. $16,087)
Holy Family University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Holy Family University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Holy Family University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $29,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA 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/