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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University UMass Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Wentworth Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 4,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $40,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $40,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $18,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $35,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $19,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 6,453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 5,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| 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
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,018 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- College of the Holy Cross is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Wentworth Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $40,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Holy Cross than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($60,050.00 vs. $40,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($35,455 vs. $35,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 5.2% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($17,750 vs. $18,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 108.2% larger than aid received Wentworth Institute of Technology ($41,140 vs. $19,756)
Holy Cross vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or Holy Cross .
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,100 more per year than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $62,300)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology 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/