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Overview |
UMES | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
UMES | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMES | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
UMES | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UMES | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 921.8% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.8% higher at Holy Cross than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($57,600.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Holy Cross ($12,020 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 56.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($10,636 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 211.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($39,615 vs. $12,705)
UMES vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or UMES .
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
UMES vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (91% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $40,000 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $40,400)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- UMES 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 UMES students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/