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Holy Family University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Philadelphia, PA · 2,464 students

The verdict

Holy Family University charges a net price of $13,143/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $52,572. Graduates earn a median $62,235 ten years after entry, $13,875/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 3.8 years — a 20-year net return of $224,928, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Holy Family University's 3.8-year payback ranks #264 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 79% of them, and #13 of 169 in Pennsylvania.

Better ROI than 79% of US colleges#264 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$13,143
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$62,235
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
3.8 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
71%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Holy Family University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$13,143/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$52,572our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$62,235Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$13,875/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$25,125Scorecard, 2026
Payback3.8 yrsour math
20-year net return$224,928our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Holy Family University's own numbers. Net price $13,143 × 4 years = $52,572 total. Median earnings $62,235 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $13,875 a year of premium. $52,572 ÷ $13,875 = 3.8 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $224,928. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Holy Family University students graduate with?

A median $25,125 in federal loans among completers, or 40% of the $62,235 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Holy Family University students graduate?

61% finish their degree — 39% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $52,572 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $86,184 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Holy Family University expensive compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?

Its $13,143 net price runs $8,598 below the $21,741 median across the 169 Pennsylvania colleges we profile, and $34,392 less across the full degree.

Holy Family University: frequently asked questions

Is Holy Family University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Holy Family University charges $13,143/yr after aid ($52,572 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $62,235 ten years out — $13,875/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 3.8 years and returns $224,928 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a Holy Family University degree take to pay off?
About 3.8 years. We divide the $52,572 four-year net cost by the $13,875/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Holy Family University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $13,143/yr — about $52,572 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Holy Family University compare to other Pennsylvania colleges?
It ranks #13 of 169 Pennsylvania colleges we track by payback. Its $62,235 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $13,143 net price is below the national median of $16,902.