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Overview |
Colorado College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 60% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
Colorado College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $284 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Colorado College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Holy Cross?
- Colorado College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Colorado College than College of the Holy Cross ($64,554.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado College than Holy Cross ($33,178 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 15.6% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,376 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Colorado College (60% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 16.5% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($46,160 vs. $39,615)
Colorado College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Colorado College .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Colorado College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $34,400 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,500)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($211 vs. $284)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/