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William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Davidson Colgate Miami BC Providence Lafayette College| College of the Holy Cross | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 57% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $218 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Holy Cross | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at University of Richmond than College of the Holy Cross ($60,330.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Holy Cross ($29,248 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 11.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,870 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than University of Richmond (60% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 17.1% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($46,385 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Holy Cross vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Richmond (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $6,352 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,148 vs. $27,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($218 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/