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Overview |
Holy Cross | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $266 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Ithaca College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Holy Cross than Ithaca College ($57,600.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Ithaca College ($34,679 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 4.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,934 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 33.5% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($39,615 vs. $29,677)
Holy Cross vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Holy Cross .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Ithaca College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $24,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,500)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($266 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/