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Overview |
Holy Cross | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $363 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Chowan 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 886 students)
Holy Cross vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Chowan University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 122.6% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.6% higher at Holy Cross than Chowan University ($57,600.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Holy Cross ($17,334 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 72.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($9,650 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 92.5% larger than aid received Chowan University ($39,615 vs. $20,580)
Holy Cross vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Holy Cross .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Chowan University (91% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $45,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $34,600)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $7,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,500 vs. $35,150)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($284 vs. $363)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/