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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 | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $211 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | - | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Aquinas College | ||
| 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 342 students)
Holy Cross vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Aquinas College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 169.8% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.8% higher at Holy Cross than Aquinas College ($57,600.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Holy Cross ($20,892 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 87.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($8,850 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas 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 209% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($39,615 vs. $12,820)
Holy Cross vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Holy Cross .
- Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Aquinas College (91% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $31,800 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,500)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($211 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/