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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | College of Our Lady of the Elms | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Elms College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $15,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $22,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $31,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 1,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $258 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 24% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,035 students vs. 1,332 students)
Holy Cross vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Elms College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 49.8% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Holy Cross than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($60,050.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Holy Cross ($22,311 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 17.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,150 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 32.6% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($41,140 vs. $31,015)
Holy Cross vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Holy Cross .
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Elms College? 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 Elms College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (91% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $34,100 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- Elms College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/