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Overview |
Holy Cross | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 77% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Syracuse than College of the Holy Cross ($58,440.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Syracuse ($34,679 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 3.3% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,620 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than College of the Holy Cross (77% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 14% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($39,615 vs. $34,737)
Holy Cross vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Holy Cross .
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Syracuse University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $14,500 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $65,900)
- Syracuse University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Syracuse 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 Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/