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NJIT RPI Villanova BC Rutgers NYU Providence Fordham RIT Lehigh Northeastern Trinity College| College of the Holy Cross | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Stevens | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $292 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Stevens?
- College of the Holy Cross is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Holy Cross than Stevens Institute of Technology ($57,600.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Stevens ($34,679 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 2.8% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,620 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 24% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($39,615 vs. $31,949)
Holy Cross vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Holy Cross .
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $8,700 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $80,400)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,500 vs. $28,250)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($284 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/