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Fairfield University Villanova BC Fordham Bentley URI Trinity College UConn Syracuse UMass Saint Joseph's University Union College| College of the Holy Cross | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Providence | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 81% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Providence?
- College of the Holy Cross is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Holy Cross than Providence College ($57,600.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Providence ($34,679 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 0.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,540 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than College of the Holy Cross (81% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 27.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($39,615 vs. $30,971)
Holy Cross vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Holy Cross .
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Providence? 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 Providence and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Providence College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $12,400 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Providence graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/