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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Notre Dame Georgia Denison Auburn| Holy Cross College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Furman | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $263 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Furman?
- Furman University is 65.3% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at Furman than Holy Cross College ($55,392.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Furman ($22,650 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 26.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,000 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 49.2% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($36,384 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Furman (67%)
Holy Cross College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Furman? 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 Furman and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Holy Cross College (87% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,443)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($239 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/