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Overview |
Connecticut College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $33,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $33,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $22,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $24,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 59% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 944 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1203/1373 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $239 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Connecticut College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,948 students vs. 434 students)
Connecticut College vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Holy Cross College?
- Connecticut College is 86.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Connecticut College than Holy Cross College ($62,620.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Connecticut College ($22,650 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 44% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($12,000 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Holy Cross College (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 49.1% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($36,355 vs. $24,381)
Connecticut College vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross College or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Holy Cross College? 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 College and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Holy Cross College (84% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $425 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $23,550)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($239 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/