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Overview |
Holy Family University | Temple | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Family University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Family University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Family University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,912 students)
Holy Family University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or Temple?
- Holy Family University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Temple than Holy Family University ($34,684.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Temple ($12,379 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 7.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,500 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 118.7% larger than aid received Temple University ($25,316 vs. $11,575)
Holy Family University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Holy Family University .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University or Temple? 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 Temple and Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Holy Family University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $51,000)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Temple 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/