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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Otterbein University than Holy Cross College ($33,824.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Otterbein University ($22,650 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 0.1% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,988 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 1.3% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($24,381 vs. $24,060)
Holy Cross College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 136 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Holy Cross College (62% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/