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Overview |
UOP | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 60% |
Admission |
UOP | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 |
UOP | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $284 |
Diversity |
UOP | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UOP | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UOP | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Pacific is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 3,083 students)
UOP vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 8.8% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Holy Cross than University of the Pacific ($57,600.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Holy Cross ($28,164 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 15.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,420 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 3.4% larger than aid received University of the Pacific ($39,615 vs. $38,322)
UOP vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or UOP .
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
UOP vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than University of the Pacific (91% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $1,000 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $80,400)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,500)
- UOP graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($254 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/