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Overview |
UConn | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 60% |
Admission |
UConn | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $284 |
Diversity |
UConn | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 3,083 students)
UConn vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 267.5% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Holy Cross than University of Connecticut ($57,600.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Holy Cross ($23,985 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 22% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,622 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than College of the Holy Cross (84% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 169.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($39,615 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or UConn .
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
UConn vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Connecticut (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $18,400 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,500)
- UConn 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 UConn students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/