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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 60% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $284 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Holy Cross?
- Claremont McKenna College is 5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Claremont McKenna than College of the Holy Cross ($60,480.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Holy Cross ($28,701 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 12.6% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($16,620 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Claremont McKenna College (60% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 26.3% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($50,020 vs. $39,615)
Claremont McKenna vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Claremont McKenna .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is the same as at College of the Holy Cross (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $80,400)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $12,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($14,967 vs. $27,500)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($154 vs. $284)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/