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Overview |
ECSU | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,035 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $60,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $60,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $35,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $41,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 58% |
Admission |
ECSU | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 8,670 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 1,829 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $284 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,035 students)
ECSU vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 801.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 500.7% higher at Holy Cross than Eastern Connecticut State University ($60,050.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Holy Cross ($21,205 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 2.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($17,258 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than College of the Holy Cross (94% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 317% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($41,140 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
ECSU vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (91% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $34,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($237 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/