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William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Villanova BC Providence Lehigh Fordham Emory Trinity College Fairfield University| College of the Holy Cross | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 61% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $222 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,243 students)
Holy Cross vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Washington and Lee than College of the Holy Cross ($60,590.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Holy Cross ($24,733 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 1.8% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,620 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than College of the Holy Cross (61% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 40.3% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($55,567 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Holy Cross vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is the same as at Washington and Lee University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $80,400)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,500)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($222 vs. $284)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/