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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | Regis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Regis College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Weston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | regiscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Regis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $46,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $46,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $30,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $31,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Regis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Regis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Regis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Regis College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Regis College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Regis College | ||
| 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
- Regis College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,230 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Regis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Regis College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Regis College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $46,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Holy Cross than Regis College ($57,600.00 vs. $46,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regis College than Holy Cross ($30,014 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 2.8% lower than costs at Regis College ($16,620 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 27.4% larger than aid received Regis College ($39,615 vs. $31,088)
Holy Cross vs. Regis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Regis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regis College or Holy Cross .
- Regis College has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Regis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Regis College? 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 Regis College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Regis College (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $30,400 more per year than Regis College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $50,000)
- Regis College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Regis College 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 Regis College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/