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Barnard Villanova Vassar BC Tufts Providence Fordham Amherst BU Trinity College Fairfield University MHC| College of the Holy Cross | Wellesley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Wellesley | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #17 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | wellesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Wellesley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $61,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $61,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $19,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $61,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 59% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Wellesley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 8,491 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,152 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 50.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Wellesley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Wellesley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $68,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $8,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $92 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Wellesley | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Wellesley | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Wellesley | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,447 students)
Holy Cross vs. Wellesley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Wellesley?
- Wellesley College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Wellesley than College of the Holy Cross ($61,584.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Holy Cross ($21,362 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 14.8% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,620 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Wellesley College (60% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 54.8% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($61,328 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Wellesley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Wellesley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wellesley or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Holy Cross vs. Wellesley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Wellesley? 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 Wellesley and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than College of the Holy Cross (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $12,300 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,500)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $192 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($92 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/