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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 the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | USciences | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 0% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | USciences | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,420 students)
Holy Cross vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or USciences?
- College of the Holy Cross is 123.3% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.3% higher at Holy Cross than University of the Sciences ($57,600.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 5.9% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($16,620 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than University of the Sciences (60% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($39,615 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Holy Cross .
Holy Cross vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or USciences? 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 USciences and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of the Sciences (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $10,700 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $80,400)
- University of the Sciences students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- USciences 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 USciences students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/