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USAFA Villanova BC West Point Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| United States Naval Academy | College of the Holy Cross | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 60% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $284 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Annapolis | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 3,083 students)
Annapolis vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Holy Cross than United States Naval Academy ($57,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than United States Naval Academy (60% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($39,615 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Annapolis .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/