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Villanova BC Lewis and Clark Reed Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Gonzaga UW-Seattle Oxy Whitworth University| College of the Holy Cross | Whitman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 94% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $180 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Whitman College | ||
| 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 Whitman College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,493 students)
Holy Cross vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Whitman College than College of the Holy Cross ($58,200.00 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 Whitman College ($34,679 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 16.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,220 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than College of the Holy Cross (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 23.6% larger than aid received Whitman College ($39,615 vs. $32,047)
Holy Cross vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Holy Cross .
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Whitman 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 Whitman College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Whitman College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $23,500 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $56,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,500)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($180 vs. $284)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/