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Brooklyn College Hunter Villanova BC Providence Baruch Fordham St John's Trinity College Fairfield University Lehman Adelphi University| College of the Holy Cross | CUNY Queens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Queens College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 81% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $113 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Queens College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 766.5% more expensive to attend than Queens 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 Queens College ($60,050.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Holy Cross ($5,339 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 7.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,464 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than College of the Holy Cross (81% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 362% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($41,140 vs. $8,904)
Holy Cross vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Holy Cross .
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Queens 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 Queens College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than CUNY Queens College (91% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $29,600 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($113 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College 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/