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Overview |
Wheaton College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $284 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Holy Cross than Wheaton College ($57,600.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Holy Cross ($29,961 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 42.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,690 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 63.2% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($39,615 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Wheaton College .
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Wheaton College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Wheaton College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $26,100 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,500)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($232 vs. $284)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/