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Villanova F&M BC Providence Fordham Dickinson College Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 95% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $227 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Gettysburg College | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,854 students)
Holy Cross vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Gettysburg College than College of the Holy Cross ($61,760.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Holy Cross ($33,882 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 11.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,930 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than College of the Holy Cross (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 9.1% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($43,239 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Holy Cross .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Gettysburg College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $19,500 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($227 vs. $284)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/