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Overview |
Holy Cross College | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $253 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or IU South Bend?
- Holy Cross College is 360.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Holy Cross College than Indiana University South Bend ($33,500.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Holy Cross College ($8,785 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 30.6% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($9,190 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Holy Cross College (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 211.7% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($24,381 vs. $7,821)
Holy Cross College vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Holy Cross College (984) is 29 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Holy Cross College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at IU South Bend is higher than Holy Cross College (22% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $6,700 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $37,100)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $1,405 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,530)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($239 vs. $253)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/