Villanova v. College of the Holy Cross

[Bill_Marsh]

@kalane;d-2180945

Hi! I am currently choosing between Villanova and HC for next year! I am lucky to have received a merit scholarship at HC but nothing at Villanova and I am planning on studying poli sci and econ. My main concern with HC is its size and that it does not seem to be very geographically diverse. How do the vibes compare at both schools and how do their social scenes differ? I would love any advice!

I’m not seeing a big difference in the geographic diversity of the two. Both draw 80% of their students from the Northeast. Yes, HC draws heavily from Mass/New England, but VU draws heavily from the NYC/Philly corridor. Regardless of the size of the two, you’ll have the same number of friends and as big a social circle at either one. HC is big enough. I’d make a decision based on other factors.