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Tufts Hamilton College Williams Colby College Amherst Colgate Villanova Vassar Dartmouth BC Providence UVM| College of the Holy Cross | Middlebury College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Middlebury | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Middlebury, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #26 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | middlebury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Middlebury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $62,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $17,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $22,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $56,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 51% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Middlebury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 12,952 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1425/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Middlebury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Middlebury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $72,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $15,889 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $164 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Middlebury | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Middlebury | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Middlebury | ||
| 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 Middlebury based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,843 students)
Holy Cross vs. Middlebury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Middlebury?
- Middlebury College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Middlebury than College of the Holy Cross ($62,000.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middlebury College than Holy Cross ($22,181 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 7.1% lower than costs at Middlebury College ($16,620 vs. $17,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Middlebury College (60% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middlebury College students is 43% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($56,639 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Middlebury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Middlebury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middlebury or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Middlebury (12.7%)
Holy Cross vs. Middlebury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Middlebury? 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 Middlebury and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Middlebury College (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $8,000 more per year than Middlebury graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $72,400)
- Middlebury College students graduate with a $11,611 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($15,889 vs. $27,500)
- Middlebury graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($164 vs. $284)
- More Middlebury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/