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Overview |
Babson | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,943 | 3,035 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,032 | $60,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,032 | $60,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,786 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,220 | $35,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,028 | $41,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 58% |
Admission |
Babson | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,995 | 8,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 1,829 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1500 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $284 |
Diversity |
Babson | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Babson | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Babson | 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
- Babson College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,943 students vs. 3,035 students)
Babson vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Holy Cross than Babson College ($60,050.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Holy Cross ($30,220 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 17.1% lower than costs at Babson College ($17,750 vs. $20,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Babson College (58% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 14.3% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($47,028 vs. $41,140)
Babson vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Babson .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (21.1%) than Babson (19.7%)
Babson vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson 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 Babson.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Babson College (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $28,100 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $80,400)
- Babson College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Babson graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/