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Overview |
SHU | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 3,148 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $32,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $32,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $14,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $25,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 2,653 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 1,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 18% |
Students |
SHU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Holy Family University | ||
| 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 3,148 students)
SHU vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Holy Family University?
- Sacred Heart University is 47% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $32,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at SHU than Holy Family University ($48,160.00 vs. $32,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than SHU ($13,016 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 25.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,694 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($25,862 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Holy Family University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $51,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/