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).
- Read more about the ranking and the areas in which Holy Cross excels
- Read more on The Alumni Factor website
- Read more by Alumni Factor CEO Monica McGurk in “How Massachusetts’ Colleges Stack Up When Rated on ROI & Not Just Reputation,” published by BostInno on Oct. 21
- Read more about what makes Holy Cross unique on our "Points of Distinction" page
