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Haverford College Amherst Villanova Williams BC Vassar Providence Fordham Bryn Mawr Johns Hopkins Pomona Cornell| College of the Holy Cross | Swarthmore College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 63% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $201 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,625 students)
Holy Cross vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Swarthmore?
- Swarthmore College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Swarthmore than College of the Holy Cross ($58,928.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Holy Cross ($20,715 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 8.5% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($16,620 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Swarthmore College than College of the Holy Cross (63% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 20.4% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($47,703 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Holy Cross vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than College of the Holy Cross (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $14,600 more per year than Swarthmore graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $65,800)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,500)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($201 vs. $284)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/