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Overview |
Emerson | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 3,035 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $60,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $60,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $35,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $41,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 58% |
Admission |
Emerson | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 8,670 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 1,829 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $284 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 3,035 students)
Emerson vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Holy Cross than Emerson College ($60,050.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Emerson ($35,455 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 14.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,750 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than College of the Holy Cross (78% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 55.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($41,140 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Emerson .
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Emerson vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Emerson College (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $31,200 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,500)
- Emerson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($242 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/