Compare the College of the Holy Cross Value of an Education

Is College of the Holy Cross Priced Well for its Value?

Use the value of an education from College of the Holy Cross to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Massachusetts, College of the Holy Cross is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

College of the Holy Cross' overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Massachusetts. This lands College of the Holy Cross in the #19 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts.

Nationally, Good Price for a Great College.

College of the Holy Cross provides a high quality education at a lower than average cost than other schools of similar quality. This results in a good value for the educational dollar, and earns College of the Holy Cross a #461 ranking on the Overall Best Colleges for the Money list.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at College of the Holy Cross compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$148,331 - Olin College
	Good	$162,206 - Vanderbilt University $168,450 - Rice University $172,790 - Vassar College $184,972 - College of the Holy Cross
Average	Fair	$197,016 - Colgate University $207,118 - Harvey Mudd College $219,179 - Northwestern University $225,895 - Washington University in St Louis $219,715 - Claremont McKenna College
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Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $184,972

On average, a bachelor's degree at College of the Holy Cross will cost you about $184,972. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $45,924 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$45,924
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$184,972

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at College of the Holy Cross. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$258,041	1,386	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$184,972	1,390	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$127,560	987	A

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$258,041	49	B+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$184,972	54	B
Only Students Receiving Aid	$127,560	28	A-

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

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. 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 methodology article for more.

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Compare the College of the Holy Cross Value of an Education

Is College of the Holy Cross Priced Well for its Value?

Within Massachusetts, College of the Holy Cross is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Good Price for a Great College.

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $184,972

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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