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RPI Villanova Clarkson BC UB Binghamton University Providence Fordham Stevens Syracuse Trinity College Drexel| College of the Holy Cross | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | RIT | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $289 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or RIT ?
- College of the Holy Cross is 7% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $56,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Holy Cross than Rochester Institute of Technology ($60,050.00 vs. $56,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than RIT ($35,455 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 14.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,516 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 28.8% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($41,140 vs. $31,931)
Holy Cross vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Holy Cross .
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or RIT ? 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 RIT and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $15,500 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $64,900)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,500 vs. $28,000)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($284 vs. $289)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/