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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 Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | CSE | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $258 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Holy Cross | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,122 students)
Holy Cross vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or CSE?
- College of the Holy Cross is 75.1% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Holy Cross than College of Saint Elizabeth ($57,600.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Holy Cross ($21,689 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 30.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,744 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 32.5% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($39,615 vs. $29,905)
Holy Cross vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Holy Cross .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or CSE? 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 CSE and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (91% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $34,900 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- CSE 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 CSE students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/