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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Michigan | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 67% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $207 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Michigan?
- Holy Cross College is 104.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Michigan than Holy Cross College ($55,002.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Holy Cross College ($19,318 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,000 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than Holy Cross College (67% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 61.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($24,381 vs. $15,121)
Holy Cross College vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 400 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Holy Cross College (90% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $30,600 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $43,800)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $3,022 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($20,103 vs. $23,125)
- Michigan graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($207 vs. $239)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/