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Denison Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Oberlin Kalamazoo College Union College Colgate Lafayette College| College of the Holy Cross | The College of Wooster | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Wooster | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Wooster | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,967 students)
Holy Cross vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Wooster?
- College of the Holy Cross is 1% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Holy Cross than The College of Wooster ($57,600.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Holy Cross ($28,976 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 23.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,500 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than College of the Holy Cross (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 6.8% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($42,315 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Holy Cross .
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than The College of Wooster (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $29,200 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Wooster graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster 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/