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Overview |
SCU | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 60% |
Admission |
SCU | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $284 |
Diversity |
SCU | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCU | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 3,083 students)
SCU vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 1.3% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Holy Cross than Santa Clara University ($57,600.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than SCU ($34,679 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 3% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,620 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than College of the Holy Cross (72% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 56.6% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($39,615 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or SCU .
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
SCU vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Santa Clara University (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $80,400)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,500)
- SCU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($222 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/