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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Villanova BC Providence UWT Fordham Trinity College UWB Fairfield University| College of the Holy Cross | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $253 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Seattle U?
- College of the Holy Cross is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Holy Cross than Seattle University ($57,600.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Seattle U ($34,679 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 22.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,524 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 28.1% larger than aid received Seattle University ($39,615 vs. $30,917)
Holy Cross vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Holy Cross .
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Seattle University (91% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $20,000 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,500)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($253 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U 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/