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Overview |
Salisbury | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 60% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 |
Salisbury | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $284 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,083 students)
Salisbury vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 662.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.4% higher at Holy Cross than Salisbury University ($57,600.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Holy Cross ($19,756 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 27.9% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,990 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than College of the Holy Cross (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 472.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($39,615 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Salisbury vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Salisbury University (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $28,400 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $7,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($208 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/