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Hope College Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Wheaton College Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Calvin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $273 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Calvin College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Holy Cross than Calvin College ($57,600.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Holy Cross ($25,775 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 49.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,150 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 49.8% larger than aid received Calvin College ($39,615 vs. $26,448)
Holy Cross vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Holy Cross .
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Calvin College? 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 Calvin College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Calvin College (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $33,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $1,051 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,500)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($273 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/