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Overview |
Holy Cross College | IWU | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $249 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | IWU | ||
| 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or IWU?
- Holy Cross College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Holy Cross College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($33,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Holy Cross College ($21,755 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 19.4% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($10,050 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 20.7% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($24,381 vs. $20,194)
Holy Cross College vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 102 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or IWU? 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 IWU and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Holy Cross College (70% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $979 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,104)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($239 vs. $249)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/