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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Drew University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 2,226 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $44,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $44,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $28,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $33,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 4,604 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 3,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 28, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,226 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Drew University?
- Drew University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($44,260.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Drew University than Holy Cross College ($44,260.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Drew University ($24,214 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 43.4% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,300 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Holy Cross College (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 34.6% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($33,097 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman Holy Cross College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than Drew University (69.4%)
Holy Cross College vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Drew 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 Drew University and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Holy Cross College (68% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/