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Overview |
Holy Cross College | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 3,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $5,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $8,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 66% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 2,820 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 2,163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $258 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (3,045 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or IU Northwest?
- Holy Cross College is 355.2% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Holy Cross College than Indiana University Northwest ($34,100.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Holy Cross College ($5,553 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 20.1% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($10,244 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Cross College than Indiana University Northwest (69% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 201.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($24,582 vs. $8,153)
Holy Cross College vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Holy Cross College (984) is 56 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Holy Cross College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Holy Cross College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at IU Northwest is higher than Holy Cross College (23% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $4,300 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $39,500)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $1,905 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,030)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/