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Overview |
Holy Family University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Holy Family University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Family University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Family University is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,077 students)
Holy Family University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or Penn State Berks?
- Holy Family University is 104.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Holy Family University than Penn State Berks ($31,508.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Penn State Berks ($12,379 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 1.2% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($14,334 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 196.9% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($25,316 vs. $8,528)
Holy Family University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Berks (978) is 63 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Penn State Berks (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $4,300 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,000)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/