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Overview |
Gordon College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,628 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,010 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,010 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,483 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Gordon College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 1,280 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1086/1313 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Gordon College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | Holy Cross | ||
| 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 Gordon College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,628 students)
Gordon College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 121.5% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at Holy Cross than Gordon College ($57,600.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Holy Cross ($24,483 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 36.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,150 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 161% larger than aid received Gordon College ($39,615 vs. $15,181)
Gordon College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Gordon College .
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Gordon College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon College or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Gordon College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $35,100 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $45,300)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Gordon College 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 Gordon College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/