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Overview |
Holy Cross | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or University of Scranton?
- College of the Holy Cross is 15.4% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Holy Cross than University of Scranton ($57,600.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than University of Scranton ($34,679 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 0.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,490 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than College of the Holy Cross (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 31.1% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($39,615 vs. $30,218)
Holy Cross vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Holy Cross .
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Scranton (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,300 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $62,100)
- University of Scranton students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- University of Scranton graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/