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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $232 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Cedarville University | ||
| 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 3% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Cedarville University than Holy Cross College ($34,498.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Cedarville University ($22,650 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 42.9% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($8,400 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,381 vs. $19,637)
Holy Cross College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 185 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Holy Cross College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Holy Cross College (68% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,800)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,125)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($232 vs. $239)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/