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Overview |
Holy Cross | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $251 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | University of Portland | ||
| 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
- University of Portland is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or University of Portland?
- College of the Holy Cross is 12.2% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Holy Cross than University of Portland ($57,600.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than Holy Cross ($33,717 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Portland ($16,620 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 17.7% larger than aid received University of Portland ($39,615 vs. $33,657)
Holy Cross vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Holy Cross .
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or University of Portland? 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 University of Portland and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Portland (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $21,400 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $3,187 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,313 vs. $27,500)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($251 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Portland students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/