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Overview |
Holy Cross | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 62% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $201 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Binghamton University | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Binghamton University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 714.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.2% higher at Holy Cross than SUNY at Binghamton ($57,600.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Holy Cross ($19,535 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 5.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,620 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than College of the Holy Cross (62% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 250.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($39,615 vs. $11,305)
Holy Cross vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Holy Cross .
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Binghamton 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 Binghamton University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $15,900 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($201 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/