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Overview |
Brandeis University | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 60% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 3,083 students)
Brandeis University vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Holy Cross?
- Brandeis University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Brandeis University than College of the Holy Cross ($61,724.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Brandeis University ($34,679 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 2.8% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,620 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than College of the Holy Cross (64% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 17.4% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($39,615 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Brandeis University .
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is the same as at College of the Holy Cross (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $13,700 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $66,700)
- Brandeis University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University 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/