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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Bowdoin College Fairfield University Wesley College Vassar Bates Union College Colgate| Wesleyan University | College of the Holy Cross | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 60% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $284 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 3,083 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Holy Cross?
- Wesleyan University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Wesleyan University than College of the Holy Cross ($63,722.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Holy Cross ($21,270 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 9.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,620 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Wesleyan University (60% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 51% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($59,825 vs. $39,615)
Wesleyan University vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Wesleyan University .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than College of the Holy Cross (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $22,400 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($180 vs. $284)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/