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Overview |
Holy Cross | St John's | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or St John's?
- College of the Holy Cross is 23.8% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Holy Cross than St John's University New York ($60,050.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Holy Cross ($28,206 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 12.3% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($17,750 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 21.8% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($41,140 vs. $33,773)
Holy Cross vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Holy Cross .
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or St John'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 John's and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than St John's University New York (91% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $19,000 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $61,400)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- St John's 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 St John'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/