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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| College of the Holy Cross | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Colgate | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 41% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $166 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Colgate than College of the Holy Cross ($63,904.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Holy Cross ($27,074 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 3.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,106 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Colgate University (60% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 37.9% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($54,647 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than College of the Holy Cross (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $5,100 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $11,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($166 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/