Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Villanova BC Providence St Lawrence University Skidmore College Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Muhlenberg College Colgate Lafayette College| College of the Holy Cross | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Holy Cross | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | hws.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Holy Cross | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $60,350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 95% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,607 students)
Holy Cross vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than College of the Holy Cross ($60,350.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Holy Cross ($34,259 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 1.7% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,620 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than College of the Holy Cross (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 11.9% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($44,331 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Holy Cross .
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $20,200 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $60,200)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/