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F&M Villanova BC Providence Fordham Gettysburg College Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Dickinson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 94% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $217 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,137 students)
Holy Cross vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Dickinson College than College of the Holy Cross ($60,776.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Dickinson College ($34,679 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 4.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,938 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than College of the Holy Cross (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 0.2% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($39,615 vs. $39,554)
Holy Cross vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Holy Cross vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Dickinson College (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,400 more per year than Dickinson College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $62,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($217 vs. $284)
- More Dickinson College 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/