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Overview |
Holy Cross | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1120/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $280 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- LeTourneau University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or LeTourneau University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 71.1% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Holy Cross than LeTourneau University ($57,600.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Holy Cross ($26,974 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 60.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($10,370 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 94.1% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($39,615 vs. $20,412)
Holy Cross vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Holy Cross .
- LeTourneau University has a higher acceptance rate (48.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or LeTourneau University? 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 LeTourneau University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than LeTourneau University (91% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $24,300 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $56,100)
- LeTourneau University students graduate with a $416 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,084 vs. $27,500)
- LeTourneau University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($280 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/