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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University MIT Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Olin College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $59,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $59,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $19,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $40,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $41,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 48.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $152 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Olin College based on total student enrollment (3,035 students vs. 402 students)
Holy Cross vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Olin College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $59,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Holy Cross than Olin College of Engineering ($60,050.00 vs. $59,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Olin College ($35,455 vs. $40,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 11.7% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($17,750 vs. $19,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 0.1% larger than aid received Olin College of Engineering ($41,140 vs. $41,116)
Holy Cross vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Holy Cross .
- Olin College has a higher acceptance rate (21.7%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Olin 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 Olin College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 91%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $12,790 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($14,710 vs. $27,500)
- Olin College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($152 vs. $284)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/