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Macalester College Grinnell St Olaf Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Hamilton College Oberlin Middlebury| College of the Holy Cross | Carleton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 60% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $201 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,059 students)
Holy Cross vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Carleton College than College of the Holy Cross ($62,244.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Holy Cross ($31,494 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 3.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,990 vs. $16,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross as Carleton College (60% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 18.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($46,821 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Holy Cross vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Carleton 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 Carleton College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than College of the Holy Cross (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $14,800 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $65,600)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,500)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($201 vs. $284)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/