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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Drake | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Drake | ||
| 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
- Drake University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Drake?
- Drake University is 42% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Drake than Holy Cross College ($47,564.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Drake ($22,650 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 3.7% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,570 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($31,274 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 240 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Drake students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Drake (67.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Drake? 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 Drake and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Holy Cross College (75% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $24,700 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/