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Overview |
Holy Cross | Baruch | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 19,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $18,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $3,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $9,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 85% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 24,867 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 12,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 50.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $111 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (19,698 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Baruch?
- College of the Holy Cross is 766.5% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303.6% higher at Holy Cross than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($60,050.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Holy Cross ($3,989 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 5.3% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($17,750 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than College of the Holy Cross (85% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 316.9% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($41,140 vs. $9,867)
Holy Cross vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or Holy Cross .
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Baruch? 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 Baruch and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,600 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $16,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($10,800 vs. $27,500)
- Baruch graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($111 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/