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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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
- Luther College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Holy Cross College ($47,510.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Luther- Norse ($22,650 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 12.5% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($10,670 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 45.4% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($35,441 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 195 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Holy Cross College vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Holy Cross College (69% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse 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/