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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Hamline University Minnesota Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Augsburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augsburg College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Augsburg College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Holy Cross than Augsburg College ($57,600.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Holy Cross ($25,409 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 43.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,559 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg 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 22.8% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($39,615 vs. $32,266)
Holy Cross vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Holy Cross .
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Augsburg College (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $28,400 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $52,000)
- Augsburg College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Augsburg College 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 Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/