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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Western New England University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Springfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $253 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,921 students)
Holy Cross vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Springfield College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Holy Cross than Springfield College ($57,600.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Holy Cross ($27,930 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 21.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,720 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 39.6% larger than aid received Springfield College ($39,615 vs. $28,376)
Holy Cross vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Holy Cross .
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Springfield College (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $33,200 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,500)
- Springfield College 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 Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/