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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Simmons University Trinity College Suffolk University Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI| Emmanuel College | College of the Holy Cross | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmanuel College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 3,035 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,200 | $60,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,200 | $60,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,214 | $35,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,827 | $41,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,937 | 8,670 | ||
| Admitted | 4,785 | 1,829 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmanuel College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Emmanuel College based on total student enrollment (3,035 students vs. 2,059 students)
Emmanuel College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 30% more expensive to attend than Emmanuel College for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $46,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Holy Cross than Emmanuel College ($60,050.00 vs. $46,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmanuel College than Holy Cross ($33,214 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmanuel College are 1.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($17,500 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 33.5% larger than aid received Emmanuel College ($41,140 vs. $30,827)
Emmanuel College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Emmanuel College .
- Emmanuel College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Emmanuel College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Emmanuel College (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $29,800 more per year than Emmanuel College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $50,600)
- Emmanuel College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Emmanuel College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emmanuel College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/