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City College of New York Queens College Villanova Baruch BC Providence SUNY Stony Brook Fordham NYU Trinity College Brooklyn College Fairfield University| College of the Holy Cross | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Hunter | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $119 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Hunter?
- College of the Holy Cross is 731.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.1% higher at Holy Cross than CUNY Hunter College ($57,600.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Holy Cross ($4,848 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 53.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($10,808 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 324.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($39,615 vs. $9,325)
Holy Cross vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Holy Cross .
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than CUNY Hunter College (91% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $31,600 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($119 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/