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Overview |
Holy Cross | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 86% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $215 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or SUNY at Geneseo?
- College of the Holy Cross is 714.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at Holy Cross than SUNY at Geneseo ($57,600.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Holy Cross ($19,557 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 17.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,166 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than College of the Holy Cross (86% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 389.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($39,615 vs. $8,089)
Holy Cross vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Holy Cross .
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $29,300 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $6,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,500)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($215 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/