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Overview |
Augustana | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $24,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $24,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Augustana | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 1,670 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 980/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 547 students)
Augustana vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Holy Cross College?
- Augustana College is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Augustana than Holy Cross College ($49,674.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Augustana ($24,214 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 1.1% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($12,166 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 48.4% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($36,474 vs. $24,582)
Augustana vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana 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 Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Holy Cross College (76% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/