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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Bradley Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Augustana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Augustana | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Augustana | ||
| 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,349 students)
Holy Cross vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Augustana?
- College of the Holy Cross is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Holy Cross than Augustana College ($57,600.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Holy Cross ($24,660 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 41.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,782 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana 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 13.4% larger than aid received Augustana College ($39,615 vs. $34,946)
Holy Cross vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Holy Cross .
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Augustana College (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $25,300 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $55,100)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Augustana 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 Augustana students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/