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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Bentley Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Bryant University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Bryant University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Holy Cross than Bryant University ($57,600.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Bryant University ($34,679 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 0.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,534 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 54.7% larger than aid received Bryant University ($39,615 vs. $25,615)
Holy Cross vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Holy Cross .
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Bryant 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 Bryant University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Bryant University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $6,900 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $73,500)
- Bryant University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Bryant University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/