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Overview |
Colby College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 60% |
Admission |
Colby College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $284 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Colby College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Colby 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 Colby College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Holy Cross?
- Colby College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Colby College than College of the Holy Cross ($60,840.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Holy Cross ($16,951 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 1.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,330 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Colby College (60% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 55.8% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($61,714 vs. $39,615)
Colby College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Colby College .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is the same as at College of the Holy Cross (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $7,000 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $73,400)
- Colby College students graduate with a $8,155 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,500)
- Colby College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($200 vs. $284)
- More Colby College 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/