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Villanova BC Providence Fordham URI Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | RIC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 62% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $219 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or RIC?
- College of the Holy Cross is 507.5% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at Holy Cross than Rhode Island College ($57,600.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Holy Cross ($11,014 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 23.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,414 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than College of the Holy Cross (62% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 425.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($39,615 vs. $7,537)
Holy Cross vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Holy Cross .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or RIC? 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 RIC and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Rhode Island College (91% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $38,400 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $6,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($219 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/