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Overview |
Clark University | Holy Cross | UMass | |
| Location | Worcester, MA | Worcester, MA | Amherst, MA | |
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | Town Fringe | |
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 3,035 | 31,810 | |
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | |
| National Ranking | #153 | #81 | #176 | |
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | |
| Website | clarku.edu | holycross.edu | umass.edu | |
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Costs |
Clark University | Holy Cross | UMass | |
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $60,050 | $16,591 | |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $60,050 | $38,527 | |
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $17,750 | $14,869 | |
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $35,455 | $22,954 | |
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $41,140 | $12,343 | |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 58% | 75% |
Admission |
Clark University | Holy Cross | UMass | |
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| Applied | 10,730 | 8,670 | 50,424 | |
| Admitted | 4,471 | 1,829 | 29,129 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 21.1% | 57.8% | |
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 45% | 18.1% | |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | 3.99 | |
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | A- | |
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | Low | |
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | 29/33 | |
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1250/1420 | 1300/1480 | |
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | Holy Cross | UMass | |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | 18:1 | |
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Holy Cross | UMass | |
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | 67% | |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $80,400 | $55,200 | |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | 76% | |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | $24,000 | |
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 | $248 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Holy Cross | UMass | |
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| % Men | 23% | 0% | 12% | |
| % Women | 20% | 0% | 12% | |
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | Medium | |
| HBCU | No | No | No | |
| % White | 57% | 70% | 67% | |
| % Black | 4% | 4% | 4% | |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | 5% | |
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | 3% | |
| % International | 15% | 2% | 4% | |
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | Holy Cross | UMass | |
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| % In-State | 36% | 35% | 67% | |
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 61% | 23% | |
Campus |
Clark University | Holy Cross | UMass | |
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | No | |
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | Yes | |
| Daycare Facility | No | No | Yes | |
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Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,124 students vs. 3,035 students)
Clark University vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Holy Cross than Clark University ($60,050.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Holy Cross ($32,767 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 51.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,690 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 28.9% larger than aid received Clark University ($41,140 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Clark University .
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Clark University vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Clark University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $30,300 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $50,100)
- Clark University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Clark University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/