| American vs. Holy Cross |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#51 in National Universities | Rankings* | #20 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$56,543 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$60,850 |
| $33,239 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$30,338 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$39,014 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,350 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier40.63% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter36.36% |
| Lower22.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.30% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,885 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,083 |
| Larger7,917 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,083 |
| 5,968 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 1,516 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower79% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,642) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,520) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,531 | Number of faculties | 329 |
| Higher$115,582 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$105,816 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.