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Overview |
Holy Cross | Williams | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 45% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $150 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Williams based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,222 students)
Holy Cross vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Williams?
- Williams College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Williams than College of the Holy Cross ($61,450.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Holy Cross ($20,965 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,530 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Williams College (60% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 44.2% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($57,121 vs. $39,615)
Holy Cross vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Holy Cross .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Williams (8.5%)
Holy Cross vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Williams? 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 Williams and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than College of the Holy Cross (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $6,800 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($14,582 vs. $27,500)
- Williams graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($150 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams 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/