Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Brookline, Massachusetts · Private Nonprofit · 79.6% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 39/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology scores 39 (Below Benchmark) on the CampusROI scale, with some key metrics estimated or unavailable. This is a small, specialized institution in Brookline, Massachusetts with only 64 enrolled students. Its mission is the formation of clergy, lay leaders, and scholars within the Greek Orthodox Christian tradition. Median 10-year earnings are $51,724 (six-year data is unavailable), and the payback period is 14.4 years. The completion rate of 44.4% is the most significant concern: fewer than half of enrolled students complete a degree, which may reflect the institution's unique population - students who enter discernment about religious vocation and may leave without completing a degree for reasons unrelated to academic failure. The debt-to-earnings ratio and repayment rate are imputed (estimated) due to limited data. This institution is not primarily evaluated on financial ROI metrics by its intended audience, but families considering it should understand the financial picture clearly.
How Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- ROI Score39/100 - Below Benchmark tier of our scale (below 45). For context, 38% of the schools we score reach 60 or higher.
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $22,490/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $22,490/yr |
| Average net price | $25,203/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $100,812 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $51,724 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | N/A |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $228 |
| Estimated payback period | 14.4 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 44.4% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 64 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $22,490/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $25,203/year, or roughly $100,812 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $24,953/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $29,993/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $21,500, which works out to about $228 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. We do not have the six-year earnings figure needed to work out a debt-to-earnings ratio for this school.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $24,953 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $21,521 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | N/A |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | $29,993 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The 0-30000 income bracket pays $24,953 net per year at Hellenic College - close to the average net price and surprisingly high for the lowest income group, suggesting limited need-based aid reach at this income level. Four-year costs approaching $100,000 for low-income families represent a significant financial commitment. The 44.4% completion rate means roughly half of enrolled students will not finish, incurring debt without a credential. Low-income students considering Hellenic College should speak candidly with financial aid about the full expected cost and explore scholarship availability from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The 30001-48000 bracket pays $21,521 - lower than the lowest bracket, suggesting some aid compression for this range. Net price data for the 48001-75000 and 75001-110000 brackets is unavailable, requiring direct inquiry. The 14.4-year payback period reflects the reality that most graduates enter clergy, education, or religious service vocations with moderate earnings.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning $110,000 or more pay $29,993 net per year, the highest in the published schedule. The financial investment at this level is substantial relative to the mission-centered outcomes typical graduates pursue. High-income families choosing Hellenic College are doing so for the institution's unique Orthodox formation mission, not for earnings optimization. That is a legitimate and considered choice - but it should be made with full awareness of the cost structure.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | N/A | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | N/A | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 56.0% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | N/A | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 79.6% |
| Enrollment | 64 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 24.2% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $7,542 |
At 79.6%, Hellenic College is broadly accessible for qualified applicants, though the institution's admission conversation is fundamentally about fit with the Orthodox Christian mission rather than academic selectivity. No test score data is available. Net price of $25,203 per year with limited data on the upper-income brackets requires direct consultation with the institution's financial aid office. The 44.4% completion rate warrants direct inquiry about typical student pathways - what proportion of students leave for ordination or discernment versus academic reasons is important context.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (this school) | 39 | $25,203 | $51,724 |
| Amherst College | 90 | $23,367 | $77,644 |
| American International College | 38 | $23,274 | $53,124 |
| International Baptist College and Seminary | 37 | $14,660 | $39,556 |
| American Baptist College | 32 | $9,216 | $41,216 |
| Hobe Sound Bible College | 30 | $12,074 | $39,863 |
Who Thrives Here
Hellenic College admits 79.6% of applicants with no published test score ranges. Enrollment of 64 students is extremely small - this is effectively a seminary with an undergraduate college component. The Pell rate of 24.2% indicates moderate financial need. The institution serves Greek Orthodox families and those called to Orthodox Christian ministry, clergy formation, and theology. Students who are not embedded in the Greek Orthodox community or not pursuing a faith vocation will find limited fit here.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology scores 39/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $25,203 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $51,724 ten years after entry, we estimate the payback period at about 14.4 years. In our view that makes the financial case a hard one to make on the numbers alone, but those numbers are averages: your major, your aid package and what you want from a degree all change the picture, so run your own numbers before you commit.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, its 44.4% graduation rate, a long payback period.
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology: Common Questions
Is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology scores 39/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $25,203 a year after aid against $51,724 in typical earnings ten years out, we estimate the payback period at about 14.4 years. Your major and aid package can change the picture, so run your own numbers.
How much does Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $25,203 a year, or roughly $100,812 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $51,724 ten years after enrolling, roughly $9,924 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 14.4 years for Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
What is the graduation rate at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology?
The six-year graduation rate is 44.4%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.