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Maine Maritime Academy Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $1,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $15,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $21,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $11,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 1,028 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 919 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1030/1185 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,425 students)
Holy Cross vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- College of the Holy Cross is 2,788.7% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.7% higher at Holy Cross than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($57,600.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Holy Cross ($21,668 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 15.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,428 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 235.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($39,615 vs. $11,804)
Holy Cross vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Holy Cross .
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $7,500 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $80,400)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy 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/