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Overview |
Earlham | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $24,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $24,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Earlham | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 1,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 1,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $239 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Earlham | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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
- Earlham College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (696 students vs. 547 students)
Earlham vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Holy Cross College?
- Earlham College is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Earlham than Holy Cross College ($50,970.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Earlham ($24,214 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 7.3% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,300 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 55% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($38,111 vs. $24,582)
Earlham vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham 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 Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Earlham vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Holy Cross College (66% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $39,100)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/