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Overview |
Holy Cross | NYU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 41% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $240 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or NYU?
- New York University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,438.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at NYU than College of the Holy Cross ($60,438.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Holy Cross ($30,730 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 28.4% lower than costs at New York University ($17,750 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than New York University (58% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 17.3% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($48,269 vs. $41,140)
Holy Cross vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (21.1%) than NYU (9.4%)
Holy Cross vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or NYU? 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 NYU and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than New York University (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $4,400 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $76,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,500)
- NYU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($240 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/