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Villanova BC Providence Minnesota Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University St Olaf Marquette University Union College Loyola Colgate| College of the Holy Cross | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 96% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or University of St Thomas?
- College of the Holy Cross is 17.7% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Holy Cross than University of St Thomas ($57,600.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Holy Cross ($30,137 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 32% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,587 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 22.7% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($39,615 vs. $32,284)
Holy Cross vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Holy Cross .
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of St Thomas (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,400 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/