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Overview |
Holy Cross | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 56% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Bucknell | ||
| 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Bucknell than College of the Holy Cross ($64,418.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Bucknell ($35,455 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 10.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,118 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Bucknell University (58% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 0.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($41,211 vs. $41,140)
Holy Cross vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Holy Cross .
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is the same as at Bucknell University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $4,100 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $76,300)
- Bucknell University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Bucknell graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/