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Case Western Villanova BC Providence RPI Colgate Fordham BU Vassar Trinity College Lehigh Hamilton College| College of the Holy Cross | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | U of R | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 74% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $253 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | U of R | ||
| 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
- University of Rochester is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at U of R than College of the Holy Cross ($63,150.00 vs. $60,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than U of R ($35,455 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,750 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than College of the Holy Cross (74% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 1.4% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($41,700 vs. $41,140)
Holy Cross vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Holy Cross .
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or U of R? 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 U of R and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Rochester (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $9,400 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,500)
- U of R graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($253 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/