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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Holy Cross | ||
| 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 Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 13% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Holy Cross than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($57,600.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Rose-Hulman ($34,679 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 0.2% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($16,620 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 27.9% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($39,615 vs. $30,973)
Rose-Hulman vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Rose-Hulman .
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman 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 Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $3,800 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $80,400)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Rose-Hulman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/