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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Villanova Williams BC Providence Amherst Haverford College Fordham Skidmore College| College of the Holy Cross | Hamilton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 54% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1420/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $162 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,072 students)
Holy Cross vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Hamilton College than College of the Holy Cross ($62,050.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Holy Cross ($24,503 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 4.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,910 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Hamilton College (60% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 32.5% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($52,497 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Holy Cross vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Hamilton 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 Hamilton College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Hamilton College (91% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $1,400 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($15,760 vs. $27,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($162 vs. $284)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/