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Overview |
Stetson University | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 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 |
Academics |
Stetson University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stetson University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stetson University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,083 students)
Stetson University vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Stetson University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Holy Cross than Stetson University ($57,600.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Holy Cross ($25,756 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 8.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,290 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 6.4% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($42,150 vs. $39,615)
Stetson University vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Stetson University .
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Stetson University vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Stetson University (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $35,000 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $45,400)
- Stetson University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Stetson University 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 Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/