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Overview |
Holy Cross | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- College of the Holy Cross is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Holy Cross than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($57,600.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Holy Cross ($29,651 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 19.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,890 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 7.1% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($39,615 vs. $37,006)
Holy Cross vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Holy Cross .
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (91% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,600 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/