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New Jersey City University Gwynedd Mercy College Rutgers University-Newark Montclair State University Kean SHU Bryant University SFC William Paterson University of New Jersey La Salle University Neumann WCU| Saint Peter's University | Holy Family University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Saint Peters; SPC | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,912 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Holy Family University?
- Saint Peter's University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Holy Family University ($38,790.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Holy Family University ($11,996 vs. $12,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 18% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($14,500 vs. $17,108)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($35,256 vs. $25,316)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Peter's University (918) is 3 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Saint Peter's University (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/