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Overview |
Yale | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 60% |
Admission |
Yale | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $284 |
Diversity |
Yale | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Yale | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 3,083 students)
Yale vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Holy Cross?
- Yale University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Yale than College of the Holy Cross ($62,250.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Holy Cross ($18,647 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 11% lower than costs at Yale University ($16,620 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Yale University (60% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 60.4% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($63,523 vs. $39,615)
Yale vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Yale .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $38,000 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $80,400)
- Yale University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,500)
- Yale graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($139 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yale students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/