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Overview |
Holy Cross | Fordham | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 96% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Fordham?
- College of the Holy Cross is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Holy Cross than Fordham University ($57,600.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Fordham ($34,679 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 26.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,620 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 19.6% larger than aid received Fordham University ($39,615 vs. $33,129)
Holy Cross vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Holy Cross .
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Fordham University (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $16,200 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Fordham graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/