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Overview |
Holy Cross College | LVC | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | LVC | ||
| 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
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at LVC than Holy Cross College ($48,890.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than LVC ($24,214 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 24.7% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,300 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 43.8% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($35,346 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or LVC? 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 LVC and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Holy Cross College (73% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley 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 LVC graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/