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Villanova BC Providence Penn State Altoona Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Penn State Berks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 64% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $277 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (3,035 students vs. 1,944 students)
Holy Cross vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Penn State Berks?
- College of the Holy Cross is 290.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at Holy Cross than Penn State Berks ($60,050.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Holy Cross ($22,450 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 24.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,232 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Berks than College of the Holy Cross (64% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 341.1% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($41,140 vs. $9,327)
Holy Cross vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Holy Cross .
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Penn State Berks (91% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $25,100 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $682 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,500)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($277 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/