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Notre Dame Georgetown College Marquette University Davidson Loyola Denison Connecticut College Oberlin Miami Kenyon Holy Cross Fordham| Agnes Scott College | Holy Cross College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $33,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $33,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $22,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $24,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1203/1373 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Holy Cross College | ||
| 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
- Agnes Scott College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,114 students vs. 434 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Holy Cross College?
- Agnes Scott College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Agnes Scott College than Holy Cross College ($45,456.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Agnes Scott College ($22,650 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 11.5% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,000 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 40.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($34,267 vs. $24,381)
Agnes Scott College vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross College or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Holy Cross College? 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 Holy Cross College and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Holy Cross College (65% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,600)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/