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Overview |
Holy Cross College | MMC | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $38,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $25,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 8,138 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 6,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $242 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | MMC | ||
| 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
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,648 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at MMC than Holy Cross College ($38,400.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than MMC ($24,214 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 64.2% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($12,300 vs. $20,191)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($25,446 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 54 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming MMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or MMC? 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 MMC and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at MMC is higher than Holy Cross College (40% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($23,125 vs. $23,500)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($239 vs. $242)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/