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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine-Machias | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 60% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $284 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 683.7% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.8% higher at Holy Cross than University of Maine at Machias ($57,600.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 92.6% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($8,630 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than University of Maine at Machias (60% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($39,615 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or University of Maine-Machias .
University of Maine-Machias vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias 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 University of Maine-Machias.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Maine at Machias (91% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $52,900 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($235 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine-Machias students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/