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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 92% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $263 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Michigan 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Michigan State?
- Holy Cross College is 120.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Michigan State than Holy Cross College ($41,778.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Michigan State ($22,650 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 9.2% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($10,990 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Holy Cross College (92% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 180.8% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($24,381 vs. $8,684)
Holy Cross College vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 175 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Michigan 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 Michigan State and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Holy Cross College (77% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,484)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($239 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/