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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Sewanee Trinity College Fairfield University Trinity Centre College Furman Hendrix College Union College| College of the Holy Cross | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $271 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,008 students)
Holy Cross vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Rhodes College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Holy Cross than Rhodes College ($57,600.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Holy Cross ($30,672 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 35.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,296 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 10.9% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($39,615 vs. $35,712)
Holy Cross vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Holy Cross .
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Rhodes 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 Rhodes College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Rhodes College (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $21,000 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,400)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $1,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,500)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($271 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/