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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 60% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $284 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Holy Cross | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Holy Cross than Holy Cross College ($57,600.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Holy Cross ($22,650 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 38.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,000 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Holy Cross College (60% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 62.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($39,615 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Holy Cross College .
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Holy Cross College (91% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $36,600 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,500)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($239 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/