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Overview |
UMBC | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 60% |
Admission |
UMBC | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
UMBC | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $284 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 3,083 students)
UMBC vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 536% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.1% higher at Holy Cross than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($57,600.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Holy Cross ($17,692 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 24.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,378 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than College of the Holy Cross (92% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 345.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($39,615 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or UMBC .
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
UMBC vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (91% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $20,900 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $6,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($219 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/