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Overview |
Holy Cross | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,574 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Western New England University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Holy Cross than Western New England University ($60,050.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Holy Cross ($31,548 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 19.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,900 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 50.4% larger than aid received Western New England University ($41,140 vs. $27,351)
Holy Cross vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Holy Cross .
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Western New England University (91% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $20,600 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,800)
- Western New England University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Western New England University 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 Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/