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Oberlin Denison Villanova BC Providence Fordham Macalester College Trinity College Case Western Grinnell Fairfield University Bucknell| College of the Holy Cross | Kenyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 80% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1350/1515 | ||
| 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 | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $196 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Kenyon | ||
| 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 Kenyon based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,885 students)
Holy Cross vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 15% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Kenyon than College of the Holy Cross ($66,240.00 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 Kenyon ($34,679 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 22.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,610 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than College of the Holy Cross (80% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 6.4% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($39,615 vs. $37,226)
Holy Cross vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Holy Cross vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Kenyon College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $27,500 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($196 vs. $284)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/