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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Emmanuel College UMass Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Suffolk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Suffolk University | ||
| 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Suffolk University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Holy Cross than Suffolk University ($57,600.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Suffolk University than Holy Cross ($32,270 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 11.2% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($16,620 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 42.2% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($39,615 vs. $27,856)
Holy Cross vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or Holy Cross .
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Suffolk University? 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 Suffolk University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Suffolk University (91% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $21,300 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,100)
- Suffolk University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Suffolk University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/