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NYU Columbia Wellesley Villanova Vassar BC Cornell Providence Fordham Trinity College Georgetown Fairfield University| College of the Holy Cross | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Barnard | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 45% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $184 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Barnard | ||
| 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
- Barnard College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Barnard?
- Barnard College is 5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Barnard than College of the Holy Cross ($60,478.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Holy Cross ($26,009 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 16.5% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,620 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Barnard College (60% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 35.9% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($53,817 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Holy Cross vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Barnard? 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 Barnard and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than College of the Holy Cross (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $13,500 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($184 vs. $284)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/