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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $273 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Calvin 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Calvin College?
- Calvin College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Calvin College than Holy Cross College ($38,370.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Calvin College ($22,650 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 7.6% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,150 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($26,448 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 218 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Calvin 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 Calvin College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Holy Cross College (77% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,324 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,449)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($239 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/