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Overview |
Holy Cross | Penn | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 46% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $213 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Penn?
- College of the Holy Cross is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Holy Cross than University of Pennsylvania ($57,600.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Holy Cross ($26,123 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($16,620 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 44.3% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($57,175 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Penn (6.5%)
Holy Cross vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Penn? 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 and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $43,200 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $80,400)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,867 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($20,633 vs. $27,500)
- Penn graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($213 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/