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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1043/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Holy Cross College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baldwin Wallace College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Holy Cross College ($36,250.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Baldwin-Wallace College ($22,650 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 6.6% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($12,000 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($24,981 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Baldwin-Wallace 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Holy Cross College (70% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/