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Overview |
Holy Cross | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $258 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Seton Hall University | ||
| 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Seton Hall University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Holy Cross than Seton Hall University ($57,600.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Holy Cross ($33,472 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 0.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,532 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall 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 34.5% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($39,615 vs. $29,443)
Holy Cross vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or Holy Cross .
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Seton Hall University? 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 Seton Hall University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Seton Hall University (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $17,700 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/