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Overview |
USF | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 60% |
Admission |
USF | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 |
USF | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
USF | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
USF | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 61% | ||
Campus |
USF | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 3,083 students)
USF vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 4.8% more expensive to attend than USF for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $54,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Holy Cross than University of San Francisco ($57,600.00 vs. $54,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than USF ($34,679 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 0.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,550 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 28.1% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($39,615 vs. $30,916)
USF vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or USF .
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
USF vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of San Francisco (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $10,000 more per year than USF graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $70,400)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- USF graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/