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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 87% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $248 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Case Western | ||
| 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 82.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Case Western than Holy Cross College ($61,040.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Case Western ($22,650 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 43.5% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($12,000 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Holy Cross College (87% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($35,452 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 414 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Holy Cross College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Holy Cross College (78% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $40,900 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $941 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,066)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($239 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/