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Overview |
Holy Cross | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 95% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Holy Cross | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $263 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Adelphi University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Holy Cross than Adelphi University ($57,600.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than Holy Cross ($26,953 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 8.4% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($16,620 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than College of the Holy Cross (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 37.4% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($39,615 vs. $28,826)
Holy Cross vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Holy Cross .
- Adelphi University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Adelphi University (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $22,000 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $58,400)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,500)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($263 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/