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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 | Andrews University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Andrews University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Berrien Springs, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #403 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | andrews.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $31,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $31,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $9,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $24,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $18,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 1,226 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1100/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,858 students)
Holy Cross vs. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Andrews University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 83.1% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Holy Cross than Andrews University ($57,600.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Holy Cross ($24,194 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 75.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($9,474 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Andrews University than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 113.5% larger than aid received Andrews University ($39,615 vs. $18,557)
Holy Cross vs. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Andrews University or Holy Cross .
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Andrews 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 Andrews University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Andrews University (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $36,700 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $43,700)
- Andrews University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Andrews 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 Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/