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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 81.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Holy Cross College ($61,858.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($24,214 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 40.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,300 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Holy Cross College (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 93.1% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($47,463 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Holy Cross College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Holy Cross College (75% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $16,400 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges 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/