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Overview |
Holy Cross | UMass | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 85% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $248 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or UMass?
- College of the Holy Cross is 255.9% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Holy Cross than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($57,600.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Holy Cross ($22,291 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 17.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,123 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than College of the Holy Cross (85% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 220.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($39,615 vs. $12,350)
Holy Cross vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Holy Cross .
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or UMass? 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 UMass and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $25,200 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,500)
- UMass graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($248 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/