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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | St Catherine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $289 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | St. Kate's | ||
| 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
- St Catherine University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or St. Kate's?
- College of the Holy Cross is 22.6% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Holy Cross than St Catherine University ($57,600.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Holy Cross ($19,976 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 67.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($9,900 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine 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 7% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($39,615 vs. $37,012)
Holy Cross vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Holy Cross .
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than St Catherine University (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $30,300 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $50,100)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,500 vs. $28,000)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($284 vs. $289)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/