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Overview |
Scripps College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $284 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Scripps College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Holy Cross?
- Scripps College is 5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Scripps College than College of the Holy Cross ($60,494.00 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 Scripps College ($34,679 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 19.2% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,620 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 87.4% larger than aid received Scripps College ($39,615 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Scripps College .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Scripps College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $21,100 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,500)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($144 vs. $284)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/