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Overview |
BU | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 60% |
Admission |
BU | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
BU | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
BU | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 61% | ||
Campus |
BU | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 3,083 students)
BU vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Holy Cross?
- Boston University is 6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at BU than College of the Holy Cross ($61,050.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Holy Cross ($27,829 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 4.7% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,620 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Boston University (60% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 30.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($51,565 vs. $39,615)
BU vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or BU .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Boston University (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $8,400 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $72,000)
- Boston University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- BU 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 BU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/