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Overview |
Holy Cross | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 95% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $217 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or University at Albany- SUNY?
- College of the Holy Cross is 714.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.2% higher at Holy Cross than SUNY at Albany ($57,600.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Holy Cross ($17,714 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 6.6% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,598 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than College of the Holy Cross (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 244.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($39,615 vs. $11,485)
Holy Cross vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Holy Cross .
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than SUNY at Albany (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $24,600 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $6,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($217 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/