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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Muhlenberg College Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Ursinus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,527 students)
Holy Cross vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Ursinus College than College of the Holy Cross ($58,016.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than Holy Cross ($33,546 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 13.6% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,624 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 1.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($40,075 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Holy Cross .
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Ursinus College (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $22,400 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $58,000)
- Ursinus College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Ursinus College 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 Ursinus College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/