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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond BU BC Providence Washington and Lee Case Western Fordham RPI| College of the Holy Cross | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 55% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $250 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Lehigh than College of the Holy Cross ($58,970.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Holy Cross ($30,453 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 4.6% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,890 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Lehigh University (60% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 11.4% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($44,116 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Holy Cross .
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Lehigh University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $80,400)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $3,244 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,500)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($250 vs. $284)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/