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Overview |
Holy Cross | Davidson | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 65% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $175 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Davidson | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,927 students)
Holy Cross vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Davidson?
- College of the Holy Cross is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Holy Cross than Davidson College ($57,600.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Holy Cross ($26,704 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 5.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,750 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than College of the Holy Cross (65% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 17.4% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($46,496 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Holy Cross vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than College of the Holy Cross (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $16,900 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($175 vs. $284)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/