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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Brandeis University Villanova Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard| College of the Holy Cross | Northeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 82% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $288 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Northeastern than College of the Holy Cross ($59,100.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Northeastern ($34,679 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 10.9% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,620 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than College of the Holy Cross (82% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 6.9% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($42,331 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Holy Cross vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Northeastern University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $10,900 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $69,500)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,500 vs. $27,875)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($284 vs. $288)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/