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Overview |
Holy Cross | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 760/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $340 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 133 students)
Holy Cross vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 260% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260% higher at Holy Cross than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($57,600.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Holy Cross ($22,120 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 66.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($10,000 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 325.1% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($39,615 vs. $9,320)
Holy Cross vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Mid-Atlantic Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Holy Cross .
- Mid-Atlantic Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Mid-Atlantic Christian University? 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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (91% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $50,200 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $30,200)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $5,447 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($27,500 vs. $32,947)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($284 vs. $340)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/