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Overview |
Holy Cross | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 19,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $21,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $16,553 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $11,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 85% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 17,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 13,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $206 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Rowan University | ||
| 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
- Rowan University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Rowan University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 433.8% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.4% higher at Holy Cross than Rowan University ($60,050.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Holy Cross ($22,237 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 7.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,553 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than College of the Holy Cross (85% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 243.3% larger than aid received Rowan University ($41,140 vs. $11,985)
Holy Cross vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or Holy Cross .
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Rowan 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 Rowan University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Rowan University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $27,100 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,500)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($206 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/