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Overview |
Holy Cross | Villanova | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 52% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $273 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Villanova than College of the Holy Cross ($60,768.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Villanova ($34,679 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 3.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,087 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Villanova University (60% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 8.1% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($42,834 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Villanova University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $80,400)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $1,003 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,500)
- Villanova graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($273 vs. $284)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/