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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University St Olaf Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Oberlin| College of the Holy Cross | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $282 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,426 students)
Holy Cross vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Lawrence?
- College of the Holy Cross is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Holy Cross than Lawrence University ($57,600.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Holy Cross ($26,368 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 44.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,520 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 1.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($40,089 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Holy Cross .
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Lawrence University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $34,800 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $45,600)
- Lawrence University students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,350 vs. $27,500)
- Lawrence graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($282 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/