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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | NEC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | NEC | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,852 students)
Holy Cross vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or NEC?
- College of the Holy Cross is 43.4% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Holy Cross than New England College ($57,600.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Holy Cross ($29,512 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 1.1% lower than costs at New England College ($16,620 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than College of the Holy Cross (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 35.3% larger than aid received New England College ($39,615 vs. $29,272)
Holy Cross vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Holy Cross .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or NEC? 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 NEC and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than New England College (91% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $41,000 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $39,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- NEC 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 NEC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/