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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Austin College?
- Austin College is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Austin College than Holy Cross College ($44,740.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Austin College ($22,650 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 8% lower than costs at Austin College ($12,000 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($33,033 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 181 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Holy Cross College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Austin 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 Austin College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Holy Cross College (75% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/