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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1015/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $206 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Worcester State University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 5,838.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 717% higher at Holy Cross than Worcester State University ($57,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Holy Cross ($14,435 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 25.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,245 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 573.6% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($39,615 vs. $5,881)
Holy Cross vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or Holy Cross .
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or Worcester State University? 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 Worcester State University and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Worcester State University (91% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $31,200 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($206 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/