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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College State University of New York at New Paltz Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 73% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $232 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Purchase College | ||
| 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 Purchase College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Purchase College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 714.7% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at Holy Cross than SUNY at Purchase College ($57,600.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Holy Cross ($19,434 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 11.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,948 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than College of the Holy Cross (73% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 284.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($39,615 vs. $10,312)
Holy Cross vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Holy Cross .
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (91% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $40,200 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,500)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($232 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College 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/