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Overview |
Holy Cross | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Elizabethtown College | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,021 students)
Holy Cross vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Elizabethtown College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Holy Cross than Elizabethtown College ($57,600.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than Holy Cross ($26,723 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 31.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,642 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown 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 85.1% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($39,615 vs. $21,405)
Holy Cross vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Holy Cross .
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Elizabethtown College (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $28,600 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $51,800)
- Elizabethtown College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Elizabethtown College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elizabethtown College 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/