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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | Wheaton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Wheaton College | ||
| 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,667 students)
Holy Cross vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Wheaton College than College of the Holy Cross ($59,750.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Holy Cross ($32,863 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 12.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,800 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than College of the Holy Cross (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 5.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($41,665 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Holy Cross .
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Wheaton College? 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 Wheaton College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Wheaton College (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $26,700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/