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Villanova RIT BC Providence St Lawrence University Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University RPI Syracuse UB Union College| College of the Holy Cross | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Clarkson?
- College of the Holy Cross is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Holy Cross than Clarkson University ($57,600.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Holy Cross ($32,450 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 0.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,620 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 4.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($41,285 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Holy Cross .
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Clarkson University (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $9,600 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $70,800)
- Clarkson University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Clarkson 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 Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/