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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Vassar St Lawrence University Skidmore College Union College Colgate Lafayette College| College of the Holy Cross | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 87% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $139 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| 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 Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,696 students)
Holy Cross vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Sarah Lawrence than College of the Holy Cross ($60,700.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Sarah Lawrence ($34,679 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 1% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($16,620 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than College of the Holy Cross (87% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 16.7% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($39,615 vs. $33,957)
Holy Cross vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Holy Cross .
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Sarah Lawrence? 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 Sarah Lawrence and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $36,300 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,500)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($139 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/