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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Binghamton University BU Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 84% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 718 students)
Holy Cross vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Penn State York?
- College of the Holy Cross is 293.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.9% higher at Holy Cross than Penn State York ($57,600.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Holy Cross ($18,910 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 28% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,984 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than College of the Holy Cross (84% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 369.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($39,615 vs. $8,440)
Holy Cross vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Holy Cross .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Penn State York? 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 York and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Penn State York (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $25,100 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $682 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,500)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/