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UMass UConn UD University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Villanova Penn State BC Syracuse Providence Middlebury Binghamton University Fordham| College of the Holy Cross | University of Vermont | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | UVM | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $230 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or UVM?
- College of the Holy Cross is 253.8% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Holy Cross than University of Vermont ($57,600.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Holy Cross ($21,849 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 24.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,354 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than College of the Holy Cross (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 106.4% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($39,615 vs. $19,189)
Holy Cross vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Holy Cross .
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or UVM? 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 UVM and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Vermont (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $26,900 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $5,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,500)
- UVM graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($230 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/