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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Anna Maria College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 50% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Holy Cross than Anna Maria College ($57,600.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than Holy Cross ($23,894 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 0.1% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($16,620 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 18.2% larger than aid received Anna Maria College ($39,615 vs. $33,503)
Anna Maria College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Anna Maria College .
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Anna Maria College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College 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 Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Anna Maria College (91% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $35,800 more per year than Anna Maria College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $44,600)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- Anna Maria College 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 Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/