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Pratt Institute Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University MICA Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | RISD | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 34% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | RISD | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,620 students)
Holy Cross vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or RISD?
- College of the Holy Cross is 2.1% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Holy Cross than Rhode Island School of Design ($57,600.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than RISD ($34,679 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 9.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,234 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Rhode Island School of Design (60% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 5.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($39,615 vs. $37,480)
Holy Cross vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than RISD (17.4%)
Holy Cross vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or RISD? 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 RISD and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $29,300 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $51,100)
- Rhode Island School of Design students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- RISD graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/