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Overview |
Holy Cross | Cornell | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 25,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $62,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $62,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $54,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 51% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 69,195 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 7.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 67.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $124 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Cornell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Cornell than College of the Holy Cross ($62,456.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Holy Cross ($26,060 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 2.2% lower than costs at Cornell University ($16,620 vs. $16,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Cornell University (60% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 36.9% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($54,219 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Holy Cross vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than College of the Holy Cross (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $80,400)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,500)
- Cornell graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($124 vs. $284)
- More Cornell 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/