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Overview |
Wesley College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 60% |
Admission |
Wesley College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $284 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesley College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 113.9% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at Holy Cross than Wesley College ($57,600.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 40.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,864 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Wesley College (60% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($39,615 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Wesley College .
Wesley College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Wesley College (91% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $34,400 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $46,000)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,500 vs. $29,000)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($284 vs. $299)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/