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Northeastern Middlebury BC Amherst BU Vassar Villanova Emory Dartmouth Colby College Wellesley Brown| College of the Holy Cross | Tufts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Tufts | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Medford, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 13,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #32 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | tufts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Tufts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $63,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $63,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $30,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $51,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 39% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Tufts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 34,882 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 50.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 | Tufts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Tufts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $186 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Tufts | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Tufts | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Tufts | ||
| 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Tufts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Tufts?
- Tufts University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Tufts than College of the Holy Cross ($63,804.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Holy Cross ($30,479 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 1% lower than costs at Tufts University ($16,620 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Tufts University (60% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 30.3% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($51,613 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Tufts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Tufts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tufts or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Holy Cross vs. Tufts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Tufts? 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 Tufts and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Tufts University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $80,400)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,500)
- Tufts graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($186 vs. $284)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/