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Overview |
Thomas College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Thomas College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Holy Cross | ||
| 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 98.9% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at Holy Cross than Thomas College ($57,600.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Holy Cross ($22,070 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 38.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,998 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas 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 91.1% larger than aid received Thomas College ($39,615 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Thomas College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Thomas College (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $39,400 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $41,000)
- Thomas College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Thomas 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/