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Overview |
United States Coast Guard Academy | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | New London, Connecticut | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,037 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscga.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
United States Coast Guard Academy | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 60% |
Admission |
United States Coast Guard Academy | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,760 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 420 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.9% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1365 | 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 |
United States Coast Guard Academy | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
United States Coast Guard Academy | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $284 |
Diversity |
United States Coast Guard Academy | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
United States Coast Guard Academy | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 61% | ||
Campus |
United States Coast Guard Academy | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than United States Coast Guard Academy based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,037 students)
United States Coast Guard Academy vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, United States Coast Guard Academy or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is ?% more expensive to attend than United States Coast Guard Academy for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Holy Cross than United States Coast Guard Academy ($57,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than United States Coast Guard Academy (60% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is ?% larger than aid received United States Coast Guard Academy ($39,615 vs. $0)
United States Coast Guard Academy vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, United States Coast Guard Academy or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or United States Coast Guard Academy .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than United States Coast Guard Academy (23.9%)
United States Coast Guard Academy vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, United States Coast Guard Academy 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 United States Coast Guard Academy.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/