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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | University of Puget Sound | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,023 students)
Holy Cross vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or University of Puget Sound?
- College of the Holy Cross is 0.5% more expensive to attend than University of Puget Sound for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $57,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Holy Cross than University of Puget Sound ($57,600.00 vs. $57,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than University of Puget Sound ($34,679 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Puget Sound are 15.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,430 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Puget Sound than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 22% larger than aid received University of Puget Sound ($39,615 vs. $32,482)
Holy Cross vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Holy Cross .
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or University of Puget Sound? 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 of Puget Sound and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Puget Sound (91% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $22,800 more per year than University of Puget Sound graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $57,600)
- University of Puget Sound students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- University of Puget Sound graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Puget Sound students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/