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Penn State Villanova BC Providence Syracuse Fordham Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University Trinity College RIT Fairfield University| College of the Holy Cross | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Drexel | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $271 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Drexel?
- College of the Holy Cross is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Holy Cross than Drexel University ($57,600.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Drexel ($34,679 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 2.2% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,620 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel 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 17% larger than aid received Drexel University ($39,615 vs. $33,861)
Holy Cross vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Holy Cross .
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Drexel University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $3,000 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $77,400)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $1,257 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,500)
- Drexel graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($271 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/