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Overview |
Holy Cross | Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Hanover, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 6,744 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #12 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | dartmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $60,687 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $60,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $18,099 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $19,208 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $62,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 45% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 28,336 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 6.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 62.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $104,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $13,461 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $139 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Dartmouth | ||
| 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
- Dartmouth College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (6,744 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Dartmouth?
- Dartmouth College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,687.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Dartmouth than College of the Holy Cross ($60,687.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dartmouth College than Holy Cross ($19,208 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 8.9% lower than costs at Dartmouth College ($16,620 vs. $18,099)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Dartmouth College (60% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dartmouth College students is 57.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($62,293 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dartmouth or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Dartmouth (6.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Dartmouth? 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 Dartmouth and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Dartmouth is higher than College of the Holy Cross (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Dartmouth College earn on average $23,600 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($104,000 vs. $80,400)
- Dartmouth College students graduate with a $14,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($13,461 vs. $27,500)
- Dartmouth graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($139 vs. $284)
- More Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/