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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $266 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Wofford College than Holy Cross College ($49,760.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Wofford College ($22,650 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 24.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,000 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Holy Cross College (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 47.7% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($36,005 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 186 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Holy Cross College (79% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,747)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($239 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/