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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | Alfred University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1085/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Alfred University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,813 students)
Holy Cross vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Alfred University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 58.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Holy Cross than Alfred University ($57,600.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Holy Cross ($26,183 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 22.6% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,560 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 51.4% larger than aid received Alfred University ($39,615 vs. $26,172)
Holy Cross vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or Holy Cross .
- Alfred University has a higher acceptance rate (50.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Alfred University? 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 Alfred University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Alfred University (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $34,700 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $45,700)
- Alfred University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Alfred 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 Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/