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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $284 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 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 | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,083 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Holy Cross than Quinnipiac University ($57,600.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Quinnipiac ($34,679 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 4.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,950 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 33.4% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($39,615 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Quinnipiac .
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Quinnipiac vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Quinnipiac University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $14,900 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $65,500)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac 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/