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Hamilton College Colgate Skidmore College Haverford College Tufts Villanova Barnard NYU Middlebury Amherst Wellesley BC| College of the Holy Cross | Vassar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Vassar | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 57% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $163 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,459 students)
Holy Cross vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Vassar than College of the Holy Cross ($63,840.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Holy Cross ($30,603 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 0.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,560 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Vassar College (60% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 26.7% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($50,193 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Holy Cross vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is the same as at Vassar College (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $22,000 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $11,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($15,780 vs. $27,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($163 vs. $284)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/