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Overview |
PLNU | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 3,035 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $60,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $60,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $35,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $41,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 58% |
Admission |
PLNU | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 8,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 1,829 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PLNU | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 61% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Holy Cross | ||
| 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,494 students vs. 3,035 students)
PLNU vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 41% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Holy Cross than Point Loma Nazarene University ($60,050.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than PLNU ($35,455 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 38.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,850 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than College of the Holy Cross (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 102.9% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($41,140 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or PLNU .
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
PLNU vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $26,900 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- PLNU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/