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SHU Providence Villanova Marist College BC UConn Fordham Loyola University Maryland Trinity College Bentley Elon UMass| Fairfield University | College of the Holy Cross | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 60% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 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 |
Fairfield University | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 3,083 students)
Fairfield University vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Holy Cross than Fairfield University ($57,600.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Fairfield University ($34,679 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 0.8% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($16,620 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than College of the Holy Cross (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 56.7% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($39,615 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Fairfield University .
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Fairfield University vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Fairfield University (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $3,300 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $77,100)
- Fairfield University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/