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Overview |
Holy Cross | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $253 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Lewis and Clark than College of the Holy Cross ($59,250.00 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 Lewis and Clark ($34,679 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 15.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,384 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark 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 3.8% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($39,615 vs. $38,167)
Holy Cross vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Holy Cross .
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Lewis & Clark College (91% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $29,500 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,500)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($253 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark 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/