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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Duke Union College Colgate Lafayette College| College of the Holy Cross | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 29% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $237 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Wake Forest than College of the Holy Cross ($61,012.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Holy Cross ($26,197 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 0.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($16,620 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Wake Forest University (60% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 36.9% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($54,233 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Wake Forest University (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $3,200 more per year than Wake Forest graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $77,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,500)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($237 vs. $284)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/