American vs. Holy Cross
American ranked #57 and Holy Cross ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare American University and College of the Holy Cross with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Holy Cross's tuition ($60,850) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
- Holy Cross's acceptance rate (36.36%) is lower than American (40.63%).
- Holy Cross has higher yield (35.30%) than American (22.22%).
- American's SAT score (1,370) is higher than Holy Cross (1,350).
- Holy Cross's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than American (11 to 1).
- American (13,885 students) is larger than Holy Cross (3,083 students) with more enrolled students.
- Holy Cross ($39,014) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($30,338).
- Holy Cross's graduation rate (91%) is higher than American (79%).
American University
Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,543
Financial Aid
$30,338
Test Scores
1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
40.63% Acceptance Rate
22.22% Yield
Enrollment
7,917 Undergraduate
5,968 Graduate
1,516 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
827 Faculties (full-time)
2,653 Staffs (full-time)
$111,486 Faculty Salary
$84,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,400 annual charge
-4,214 capacity
College of the Holy Cross
Private, 4 years • Worcester, MA #19 Liberal Arts Colleges, #11 in Massachusetts more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$60,850
Financial Aid
$39,014
Test Scores
1,350 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
36.36% Acceptance Rate
35.30% Yield
Enrollment
3,083 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
91% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
294 Faculties (full-time)
974 Staffs (full-time)
$103,088 Faculty Salary
$65,988 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,100 annual charge
-2,642 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,520 annual charge
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