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Villanova BC Providence Fordham RPI Trinity College Fairfield University Clark University Union College Colgate Lafayette College RIT| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | WPI | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 96% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Holy Cross | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or WPI?
- College of the Holy Cross is 2.9% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Holy Cross than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($57,600.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than WPI ($34,679 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 0.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,544 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 46.4% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($39,615 vs. $27,059)
Holy Cross vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Holy Cross .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or WPI? 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 WPI and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $2,300 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $80,400)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- WPI graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/