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Overview |
Holy Cross | Marist College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 97% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Marist 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
- Marist College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Marist College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Holy Cross than Marist College ($60,050.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Marist College ($35,455 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 0.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($17,710 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 72.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($41,140 vs. $23,836)
Holy Cross vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Holy Cross .
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Marist 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 Marist College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Marist College (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $21,400 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Marist 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 Marist College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/