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Overview |
Life University | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 |
Life University | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
Life University | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Life University | 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 144% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at Holy Family University than Life University ($31,508.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Life University ($12,379 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 24.1% lower than costs at Life University ($14,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 112.3% larger than aid received Life University ($25,316 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University 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 Life University .
- Accepted freshman Holy Family University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Life University vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University 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 Life University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Life University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/