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Skidmore College Villanova BC Lafayette College Providence Fordham St Lawrence University Trinity College Fairfield University Colgate Dickinson College RPI| College of the Holy Cross | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Union College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 93% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Union College | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,107 students)
Holy Cross vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Union College?
- Union College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Union College than College of the Holy Cross ($63,603.00 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 Union College ($34,679 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 5.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,768 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than College of the Holy Cross (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 5.6% larger than aid received Union College ($39,615 vs. $37,530)
Holy Cross vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Holy Cross .
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Union 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 Union College and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Union College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $6,200 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $74,200)
- Union College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Union College 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 Union College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/