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Overview |
DePauw | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
DePauw | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DePauw | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $284 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
DePauw | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 5.9% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Holy Cross than DePauw University ($57,600.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Holy Cross ($29,486 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 15.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,400 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 3.7% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($41,067 vs. $39,615)
DePauw vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or DePauw .
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
DePauw vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than DePauw University (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $19,400 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $61,000)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,912 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,500)
- DePauw graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($264 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/