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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Kent State | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 94% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $267 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Kent State?
- Holy Cross College is 169.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Holy Cross College than Kent State University at Kent ($34,100.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Holy Cross College ($20,333 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 6% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,300 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Holy Cross College (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 148.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($24,582 vs. $9,888)
Holy Cross College vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 83 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Holy Cross College (50% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $40,300)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,825)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($239 vs. $267)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/