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MHC Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Bryn Mawr Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Smith College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 64% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $196 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Smith 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,873 students)
Holy Cross vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Smith College?
- Smith College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Smith College than College of the Holy Cross ($58,480.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Holy Cross ($30,790 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 22.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,620 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than College of the Holy Cross (64% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 24% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($49,109 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Holy Cross vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Smith 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 Smith College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Smith College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $31,500 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($196 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College 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/