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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College Ohio State WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Ohio Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | ONU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 96% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,042 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or ONU?
- College of the Holy Cross is 64.5% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Holy Cross than Ohio Northern University ($60,050.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Holy Cross ($26,396 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 34.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,200 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 57.5% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($41,140 vs. $26,120)
Holy Cross vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Holy Cross .
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or ONU? 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 ONU and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Ohio Northern University (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $9,200 more per year than ONU graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $71,200)
- Ohio Northern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- ONU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/