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Overview |
Holy Cross College | St John's | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 87% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (541 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or St John's?
- St John's College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at St John's than Holy Cross College ($36,040.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than St John's ($22,650 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 18.9% lower than costs at St John's College ($12,000 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Holy Cross College (87% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 2.5% larger than aid received St John's College ($24,381 vs. $23,775)
Holy Cross College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than St John's (49.9%)
Holy Cross College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or St John's? 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 St John's and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Holy Cross College (69% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $2,600 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,200)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/