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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 | Herzing University Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 87% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $245 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 23% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Herzing University Madison is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,473 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Herzing University-Madison?
- College of the Holy Cross is 387.3% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 387.3% higher at Holy Cross than Herzing University Madison ($57,600.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Madison than Holy Cross ($22,720 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 79.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($9,243 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Madison than College of the Holy Cross (87% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 630.5% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($39,615 vs. $5,423)
Holy Cross vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Holy Cross .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Herzing University Madison (91% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $37,000 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $3,787 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($23,713 vs. $27,500)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($245 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/