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Overview |
Amherst | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 60% |
Admission |
Amherst | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $284 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Amherst | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | 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 Amherst based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Holy Cross?
- Amherst College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Amherst than College of the Holy Cross ($63,500.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Holy Cross ($21,367 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 0.8% lower than costs at Amherst College ($16,620 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Amherst College (60% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 48.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($58,693 vs. $39,615)
Amherst vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Amherst .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $80,400)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $14,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($12,975 vs. $27,500)
- Amherst graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($134 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/