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Overview |
Holy Cross | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $266 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or UMass Dartmouth?
- College of the Holy Cross is 306.2% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Holy Cross than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($57,600.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Holy Cross ($19,700 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 0.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,493 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 294% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($39,615 vs. $10,055)
Holy Cross vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Holy Cross .
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or UMass Dartmouth? 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 Dartmouth and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (91% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $31,400 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,500)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($266 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/