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Queens College Villanova BC Providence City College of New York Fordham Trinity College Hunter Fairfield University Baruch Union College Lehman| College of the Holy Cross | CUNY Brooklyn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 13,935 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $4,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $9,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 88% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 27,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 14,548 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 53.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1140/1420 | ||
| 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 | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $107 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Brooklyn College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Brooklyn College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 766.5% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303.6% higher at Holy Cross than CUNY Brooklyn College ($60,050.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Holy Cross ($4,105 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 22.7% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($17,750 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than College of the Holy Cross (88% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 342.8% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($41,140 vs. $9,290)
Holy Cross vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or Holy Cross .
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (91% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $32,500 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $17,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($10,382 vs. $27,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($107 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/