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Overview |
Holy Cross | Penn State | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 44% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $277 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Penn State?
- College of the Holy Cross is 213.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Holy Cross than Penn State Main Campus ($57,600.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Holy Cross ($26,747 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 30.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,744 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Penn State Main Campus (60% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 293.6% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($39,615 vs. $10,066)
Holy Cross vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Holy Cross .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Penn State Main Campus (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $25,100 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $682 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,500)
- Penn State graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($277 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/