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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| College of the Holy Cross | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 57% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $229 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Rutgers | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Rutgers?
- College of the Holy Cross is 346.5% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Holy Cross than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($57,600.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Holy Cross ($17,535 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 19.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,909 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Rutgers University New Brunswick (60% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 209.9% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($39,615 vs. $12,785)
Holy Cross vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Holy Cross .
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $14,200 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $5,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,500)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($229 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/