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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $250 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Washington College | ||
| 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
- Washington College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Washington College than Holy Cross College ($50,626.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Washington College ($22,650 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 15.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,000 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Holy Cross College (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 46.4% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($35,683 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Holy Cross College (75% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,250)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($239 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/