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Overview |
Holy Family University | RIC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 852/1092 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Family University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Family University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,912 students)
Holy Family University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or RIC?
- Holy Family University is 232.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Holy Family University than Rhode Island College ($31,508.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Holy Family University ($11,014 vs. $12,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 8.1% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($13,414 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 235.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($25,316 vs. $7,537)
Holy Family University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Holy Family University (915) is 2 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Accepted freshman Holy Family University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or RIC? 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 RIC and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Rhode Island College (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $9,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/