The Alumni Factor Selects Holy Cross as ‘School of the Week’

College is No. 2 liberal arts school based on graduate success, happiness, careers

December 13th, 2012 Kristine Maloney

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Holy Cross has been selected by The Alumni Factor—a new college ranking platform that examines how well colleges develop and shape their students, and what becomes of them after they graduate—as its “School of the Week” from Dec. 17 – 21. Throughout the week, The Alumni Factor, will highlight some of the best and most interesting things about the College via Facebook and Twitter. To join in the social media conversation, find The Alumni Factor on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AlumniFactor and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AlumniFactor.

Holy Cross is ranked second among liberal arts schools and fifth overall in The Alumni Factor ranking, which focuses on graduate outcomes, including financial success, overall happiness, and career preparation. Holy Cross is also one of only seven schools to rank in the top 30 of all of The Alumni Factor’s 26 attribute lists, including a first place ranking in Spiritual Development among liberal arts colleges.  In addition, Holy Cross ranked highly in College Experience (8th), Financial Success (9th), Friendship Development (12th), Preparation for Career Success (13th), Happiness (16th) and Value for the Money (26th).

For additional information, please contact Kristine Maloney at 508-793-2419.

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