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Overview |
Holy Cross | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 89% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $171 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,842 students)
Holy Cross vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or SUNYIT?
- College of the Holy Cross is 714.7% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.1% higher at Holy Cross than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($57,600.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Holy Cross ($13,799 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 18.6% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,008 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than College of the Holy Cross (89% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 317.1% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($39,615 vs. $9,497)
Holy Cross vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Holy Cross .
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (91% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $27,200 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,915 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,500)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($171 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/