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Overview |
Holy Cross College | BGSU | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 94% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or BGSU?
- Holy Cross College is 193.7% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at Holy Cross College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($34,100.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Holy Cross College ($20,987 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 4.4% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,784 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Holy Cross College (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 179.5% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($24,582 vs. $8,795)
Holy Cross College vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 28 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Holy Cross College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Holy Cross College (58% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $200 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,600)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/