Bates vs. Holy Cross
Bates ranked #-1 and Holy Cross ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Bates College and College of the Holy Cross with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Bates's tuition ($66,590) is more expensive than Holy Cross ($64,500).
- Bates's acceptance rate (13.32%) is lower than Holy Cross (17.61%).
- Holy Cross has higher yield (49.55%) than Bates (36.53%).
- Bates's SAT score (1,465) is higher than Holy Cross (1,340).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
- Holy Cross (3,126 students) is larger than Bates (1,760 students) with more enrolled students.
- Bates ($57,162) has higher amount of financial aid than Holy Cross ($42,409).
- Bates's graduation rate (90%) is higher than Holy Cross (87%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$66,590
Financial Aid
$57,162
Test Scores
1,465 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
13.32% Acceptance Rate
36.53% Yield
Enrollment
1,760 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
177 Faculties (full-time)
712 Staffs (full-time)
$106,975 Faculty Salary
$70,577 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

College of the Holy Cross
Private, 4 years • Worcester, MA #17 Liberal Arts Colleges, #10 in Massachusetts more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$64,500
Financial Aid
$42,409
Test Scores
1,340 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
17.61% Acceptance Rate
49.55% Yield
Enrollment
3,126 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
87% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
313 Faculties (full-time)
1,120 Staffs (full-time)
$111,375 Faculty Salary
$73,936 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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