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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $229 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,573 students)
Holy Cross vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 65.6% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at Holy Cross than Roberts Wesleyan College ($57,600.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Holy Cross ($23,341 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 40.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,792 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 61.7% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($39,615 vs. $24,493)
Holy Cross vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Holy Cross .
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $36,200 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $5,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,500)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($229 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/