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Villanova BC Providence Haverford College Fordham Swarthmore MHC Trinity College Smith College Fairfield University Vassar Barnard| College of the Holy Cross | Bryn Mawr College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 73% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1280/1495 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,742 students)
Holy Cross vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Bryn Mawr than College of the Holy Cross ($58,000.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Bryn Mawr ($34,679 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 8.6% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($16,620 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than College of the Holy Cross (73% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 8.2% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($39,615 vs. $36,618)
Holy Cross vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Holy Cross vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Bryn Mawr College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,900 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $61,500)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/