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Overview |
Holy Cross College | MICA | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 967/1362 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | MICA | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at MICA than Holy Cross College ($51,870.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than MICA ($22,650 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 27.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,000 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 5.7% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($25,767 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 156 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or MICA? 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 MICA and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Holy Cross College (71% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $3,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $40,300)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/