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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 60% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $284 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,083 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 5,838.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 717% higher at Holy Cross than Fitchburg State University ($57,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Holy Cross ($15,535 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 23% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,516 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than College of the Holy Cross (76% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 458.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($39,615 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Fitchburg State .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Fitchburg State University (91% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $36,400 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,500)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($234 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/