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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Capital University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 28, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Capital University | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Capital University?
- Capital University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Capital University than Holy Cross College ($39,900.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Capital University ($22,650 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 2.6% lower than costs at Capital University ($12,000 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Holy Cross College (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($28,469 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 149 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Holy Cross College (61% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/