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Overview |
Holy Cross | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $272 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Gonzaga?
- College of the Holy Cross is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Holy Cross than Gonzaga University ($57,600.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Gonzaga ($34,679 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 20.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,794 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga 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 43.5% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($39,615 vs. $27,601)
Holy Cross vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Holy Cross .
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Gonzaga University (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,800 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $1,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,500)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($272 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gonzaga 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/