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Elon Villanova Wofford College BC Clemson Providence Fordham Trinity College Davidson Fairfield University Rhodes College CofC| College of the Holy Cross | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Furman | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $263 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Furman | ||
| 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 Furman based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,443 students)
Holy Cross vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Furman?
- College of the Holy Cross is 4% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Holy Cross than Furman University ($57,600.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Holy Cross ($33,370 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 9.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,148 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman 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 8.9% larger than aid received Furman University ($39,615 vs. $36,384)
Holy Cross vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Holy Cross .
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Furman? 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 Furman and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Furman University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $26,100 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $2,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,500)
- Furman graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($263 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/