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Is Holy Cross a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$197,655 Avg Total Cost

College of the Holy Cross Value Report

What is a Holy Cross degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Holy Cross with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Expensive Price

College of the Holy Cross is ranked #2,166 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe College of the Holy Cross is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2166 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  3.35 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $197,655 For That Piece of Paper

The Holy Cross time to graduate is about 4.03 years and will cost an estimated $49,046 per year. This brings the total cost to 197,655.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$49,046
Average Years to Graduate4.03
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$197,655

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Holy Cross student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Holy Cross degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$140,393 In-State With Aid
$291,087 Avg Cost No Aid
4.03 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Holy Cross value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$291,087#0F
All Students$197,655#2,166F
Only Students Receiving Aid$140,393#1,893F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$291,087#F
All Students$197,655#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$140,393#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Massachusetts.

About 73% of Holy Cross students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Holy Cross financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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