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Overview |
Holy Cross | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Simmons 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
- Simmons University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Simmons University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Holy Cross than Simmons University ($57,600.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Holy Cross ($24,423 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 1.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,368 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons 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 8.2% larger than aid received Simmons University ($39,615 vs. $36,606)
Holy Cross vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Holy Cross .
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Simmons 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 Simmons University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Simmons University (91% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $27,600 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/