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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Alma College than Holy Cross College ($45,346.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Alma College ($22,650 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 5.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,000 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 42.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($34,736 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 126 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Alma College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Alma College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Holy Cross College (67% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/