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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova BC Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate Providence University of Richmond Trinity College Denison| College of the Holy Cross | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 52% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Lafayette 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (3,035 students vs. 2,764 students)
Holy Cross vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Lafayette College than College of the Holy Cross ($61,482.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Holy Cross ($34,728 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($17,750 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Lafayette College (58% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 7.3% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($44,126 vs. $41,140)
Holy Cross vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Holy Cross .
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (31.5%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Lafayette College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $600 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $80,400)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/