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Villanova BC Annapolis Providence Fordham Trinity College Harvard Fairfield University USAFA Union College Colgate Lafayette College| College of the Holy Cross | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | West Point | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 0% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | N/A |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or West Point?
- College of the Holy Cross is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Holy Cross than United States Military Academy ($57,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than United States Military Academy (60% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($39,615 vs. $0)
Holy Cross vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than West Point (12%)
Holy Cross vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or West Point? 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 West Point and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than United States Military Academy (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/