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Overview |
Holy Cross | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $232 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Cedarville University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 67% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Holy Cross than Cedarville University ($57,600.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Holy Cross ($25,462 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 97.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($8,400 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 101.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($39,615 vs. $19,637)
Holy Cross vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Holy Cross .
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Cedarville University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $34,500 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,500)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($232 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/