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Overview |
Holy Cross | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 5,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $42,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $42,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,873 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $31,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $28,366 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 7,937 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 7,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $276 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Monmouth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Monmouth University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Holy Cross than Monmouth University ($57,600.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth University than Holy Cross ($31,416 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth University are 4.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,873 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 39.7% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($39,615 vs. $28,366)
Holy Cross vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or Holy Cross .
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Monmouth University? 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 Monmouth University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Monmouth University (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $23,900 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $56,500)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $799 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,500)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($276 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/