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Overview |
Benedictine University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $24,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $24,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 69% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 1,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 1,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $239 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 547 students)
Benedictine University vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Holy Cross College?
- Holy Cross College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Holy Cross College than Benedictine University ($34,100.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Benedictine University ($24,214 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 19.8% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($10,266 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Holy Cross College (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,582 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Benedictine University vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Holy Cross College (49% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $43,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,125)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($230 vs. $239)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/