University of Holy Cross vs Boston College

Nestled in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, the University of Holy Cross and Boston College stand as two distinct beacons of higher education, each offering a unique blend of academic excellence and vibrant campus life. While both institutions share a commitment to providing a rigorous and transformative educational experience, they differ in several key aspects. From their acceptance rates and popular majors to student body demographics and graduation rates, these two universities present prospective students with distinct opportunities and challenges. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Boston College	University of Holy Cross
Overview
Location	Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts	New Orleans, Louisiana
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	95.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	19.0%	75.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $75
SAT range	1420 - 1530	N/A
ACT range	33 - 34	16 - 21
Students submitting SAT score	30.0%
Students submitting ACT score	20.0%	77.0%
Total number of applicants	39,846	1,320
Total number of admissions given out	7,587	990
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,516	61
Yield rate	33.2%	6.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$76,606	$31,535
Average net price	$30,159	$16,777
Tuition	$60,530	$13,440
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,780 Meal plan: $5,822	Room/dormitory: $7,400 Meal plan: $2,299
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	39.0% Average amount $48,693	90.0% Average amount $7,662
Students receiving federal student loan	33.0% Average amount $3,579	67.0% Average amount $5,317
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $2,200	8.0% Average amount $9,320

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	9,955 Men 47.1% Women 52.9%	881 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%
Graduate students	5,622 Men 42.2% Women 57.8%	355 Men 19.2% Women 80.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	12.4%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	7,602	115
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Public Administration and Social Service Legal Profession	Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Business
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	90.8%	29.8%
Dropout rate	2.5%	58.3%
Transferred out	6.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $90,012 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: $142,311 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,514 Year 2: $115,060 Year 3: $137,599 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $114,055 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $126,491 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $89,485 Year 2: $93,588 Year 3: $114,789 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $92,426 Year 2: $100,439 Year 3: $112,343 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,714 Year 2: $84,100 Year 3: $105,872 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,320 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $94,626 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,748 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $90,750 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,899 Year 2: $69,937 Year 3: $82,416 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,785 Year 2: $69,069 Year 3: $77,978	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,646 Year 2: $63,880 Year 3: $64,923 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,272 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $56,099 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,645 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $48,370 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,426 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $42,865 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,523 Year 3: N/A Psychology, Other (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $48,398 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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