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Overview |
Holy Cross | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Augustana 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 Augustana University based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,086 students)
Holy Cross vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Augustana University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Holy Cross than Augustana University ($57,600.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Holy Cross ($23,843 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 81.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($9,148 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 41.9% larger than aid received Augustana University ($39,615 vs. $27,920)
Holy Cross vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Holy Cross .
- Augustana University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Augustana University (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $33,600 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $46,800)
- Augustana University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Augustana 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 Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/