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Carleton College Villanova Grinnell BC Providence Oberlin Fordham Kenyon Trinity College Fairfield University St Olaf Oxy| College of the Holy Cross | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 89% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $234 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Macalester College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,175 students)
Holy Cross vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Macalester College than College of the Holy Cross ($62,270.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Macalester College ($34,679 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 18.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,000 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than College of the Holy Cross (89% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 1.6% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($40,262 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Macalester College? 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 Macalester College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Macalester College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $26,300 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,500)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($234 vs. $284)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/