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Overview |
Holy Cross | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 2,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $63,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $63,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $32,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $49,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 52% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 12,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $201 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (3,035 students vs. 2,776 students)
Holy Cross vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Skidmore College than College of the Holy Cross ($63,730.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Holy Cross ($32,368 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 2.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($17,340 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Skidmore College (58% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 20.4% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($49,522 vs. $41,140)
Holy Cross vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Holy Cross .
- Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Skidmore College? 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 Skidmore College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Skidmore College (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $26,000 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,500)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($201 vs. $284)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/