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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 81% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Bennington than Holy Cross College ($60,648.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Bennington ($22,650 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 47.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,000 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Holy Cross College (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 101.7% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($49,183 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Holy Cross College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Holy Cross College (67% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $31,700)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/