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Overview |
Holy Names University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hnu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Names University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,579 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,579 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,065 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,236 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Names University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 921 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Names University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Names University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Names University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Names University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Holy Names University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Holy Names University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 959 students)
Holy Names University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Names University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Names University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Wooster than Holy Names University ($57,050.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Names University than Wooster ($23,065 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 5.7% lower than costs at Holy Names University ($13,500 vs. $14,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Names University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 27.3% larger than aid received Holy Names University ($42,315 vs. $33,236)
Holy Names University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Names University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Holy Names University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 379 points higher than at Holy Names University (858)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Holy Names University (18)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Holy Names University (3.35)
- Holy Names University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Holy Names University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Names University 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 Names University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Holy Names University (75% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Holy Names University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Names University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Names University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Names University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/