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Carleton College Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Macalester College Lawrence University of St Thomas Minnesota Union College| College of the Holy Cross | St Olaf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | St Olaf | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than St Olaf based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 3,046 students)
Holy Cross vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or St Olaf?
- College of the Holy Cross is 5.4% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Holy Cross than St Olaf College ($57,600.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Holy Cross ($26,171 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 33.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,450 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($40,399 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Holy Cross .
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than St Olaf College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $26,700 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $53,700)
- St Olaf College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- St Olaf graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/