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Notre Dame Georgetown College Marquette University Old Dominion Davidson Loyola Denison Connecticut College Oberlin Miami Kenyon Holy Cross| Holy Cross College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross College | VWC | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at VWC than Holy Cross College ($36,010.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than VWC ($22,650 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 8.4% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,070 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($27,568 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Holy Cross College (984) is 2 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Holy Cross College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or VWC? 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 VWC and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Holy Cross College (48% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $2,100 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,700)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/