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Overview |
Holy Cross | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 15,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #508 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $36,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $36,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $25,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $27,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 14,332 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 13,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $263 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- College of the Holy Cross is 57% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Holy Cross than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($57,600.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Holy Cross ($25,802 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 1.5% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($16,620 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than College of the Holy Cross (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 42.2% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($39,615 vs. $27,862)
Holy Cross vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Holy Cross .
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (91% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $25,800 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,500)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($263 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/