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Overview |
Holy Cross | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 62% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $240 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (7,652 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or TCNJ?
- College of the Holy Cross is 308.3% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.7% higher at Holy Cross than The College of New Jersey ($60,050.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Holy Cross ($22,379 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 14% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,569 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than College of the Holy Cross (62% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 197.6% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($41,140 vs. $13,824)
Holy Cross vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Holy Cross .
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than The College of New Jersey (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,300 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,500)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($240 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/