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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 | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Chatham | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $211 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,387 students)
Holy Cross vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Chatham?
- College of the Holy Cross is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Holy Cross than Chatham University ($57,600.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Holy Cross ($28,322 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 30.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,719 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham 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 45% larger than aid received Chatham University ($39,615 vs. $27,330)
Holy Cross vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Holy Cross .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Chatham University (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $43,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,500)
- Chatham 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 Chatham students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/