Key differences on Getting in
- 1
College of the Holy Cross's yield is 28 pts higher than Lafayette's
Yield rate - 2
Lafayette's SAT midpoint is 95 points higher than College of the Holy Cross's
SAT midpoint - 3
College of the Holy Cross is 1.8× more selective than Lafayette
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- LafayetteVery selective
- College of the Holy CrossHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 23–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- LafayetteTest scores required
- College of the Holy CrossTest-optional
How they read a record
Lafayette
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 37% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
College of the Holy Cross
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Lafayette | College of the Holy Cross |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Lafayette College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Lafayette College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Lafayette College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why