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Overview |
Assumption College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Assumption College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Assumption 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 Assumption College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Holy Cross than Assumption College ($57,600.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Holy Cross ($28,911 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 14.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,562 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption 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 21.9% larger than aid received Assumption College ($39,615 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Assumption College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Assumption College (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $22,600 more per year than Assumption College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $57,800)
- Assumption College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Assumption 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 Assumption College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/