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Overview |
Holy Cross | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 1,424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $67,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $67,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $18,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $22,828 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $61,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 42% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 6,391 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $134 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Haverford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Haverford College based on total student enrollment (3,035 students vs. 1,424 students)
Holy Cross vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($67,522.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Haverford College than College of the Holy Cross ($67,522.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Holy Cross ($22,828 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 6.4% lower than costs at Haverford College ($17,750 vs. $18,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Haverford College (58% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 50.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($61,802 vs. $41,140)
Holy Cross vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (21.1%) than Haverford College (12.9%)
Holy Cross vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Haverford 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 Haverford College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than College of the Holy Cross (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $11,600 more per year than Haverford College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $68,800)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($13,000 vs. $27,500)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($134 vs. $284)
- More Haverford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/