- Both American University and College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross) are private.
- American University is located in Washington, DC and Holy Cross is located in Worcester, MA.
- Holy Cross has more expensive tuition of $60,850 than American University ($56,543).
- American University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.40% than Holy Cross (39.60%).
- American University has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Holy Cross (1,350).
- American University is larger with 13,885 students than Holy Cross (3,083 students).
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| #57 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #19 in Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Worcester, MA |
| Known as | Holy Cross | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,543 | Undergraduate | $60,850 |
| $33,239 | Graduate | |
| $30,338 | Financial Aid | $39,014 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $63 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 29.40% | Acceptance Rate | 39.60% |
| 32.47% | Yield | 31.24% |
| 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,885 | Total Students | 3,083 |
| 7,917 | Undergraduate | 3,083 |
| 5,968 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,516 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $67,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $88,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) $10,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,642) $9,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 827 Full-time 704 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 294 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 2,653 Full-time 907 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 974 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| $111,486 for Faculties $84,742 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,088 for Faculties $65,988 Part-time |