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Overview |
SCSU | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| 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 |
SCSU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 18% |
Students |
SCSU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,912 students)
SCSU vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 387% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Holy Family University than Southern Connecticut State University ($31,508.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than SCSU ($12,379 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 3% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($14,076 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 246.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($25,316 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 3 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
SCSU vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $5,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/