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Villanova BC Providence Fordham St John's Trinity College Fairfield University Pace University-New York Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Manhattan College | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Manhattan College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Holy Cross than Manhattan College ($57,600.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Holy Cross ($29,535 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 11% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($16,620 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan 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 24.3% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($39,615 vs. $31,882)
Holy Cross vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Holy Cross .
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Manhattan College (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $13,700 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Manhattan College 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 Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/