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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Hope College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Hope 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
- Hope College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Hope College?
- Hope College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Hope College than Holy Cross College ($37,990.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Hope College ($22,650 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 0.8% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,900 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 2% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($24,880 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 221 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Hope 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 Hope College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Holy Cross College (79% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/