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Overview |
Oxy | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 60% |
Admission |
Oxy | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 10, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oxy | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $284 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Oxy | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Holy Cross?
- Occidental College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Oxy than College of the Holy Cross ($59,970.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Oxy ($34,679 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 4.3% lower than costs at Occidental College ($16,620 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than College of the Holy Cross (76% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 20% larger than aid received Occidental College ($39,615 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Oxy .
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Oxy vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Occidental College (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $23,800 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $56,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $3,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,500)
- Oxy graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($244 vs. $284)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/