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Overview |
Holy Cross | Denison | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,416 students)
Holy Cross vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Denison?
- Denison University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Denison than College of the Holy Cross ($60,000.00 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 Denison ($34,679 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 15.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,400 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 8.5% larger than aid received Denison University ($39,615 vs. $36,497)
Holy Cross vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Denison (22%)
Holy Cross vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Denison? 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 Denison and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Denison University (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $24,300 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Denison 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 Denison students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/