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Overview |
Holy Cross | F&M | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 68% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $227 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Holy Cross | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,035 students vs. 1,911 students)
Holy Cross vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at F&M than College of the Holy Cross ($68,180.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than F&M ($35,455 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 14% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,568 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than College of the Holy Cross (68% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 11.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($45,764 vs. $41,140)
Holy Cross vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Holy Cross .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or F&M? 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 F&M and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,500 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($227 vs. $284)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/