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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 2,499 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $45,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $45,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $25,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $36,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 5,422 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 3,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $268 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Holy Cross College ($45,660.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Mount St. Mary's University ($24,214 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 19.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,300 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 49% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($36,632 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 29 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Holy Cross College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Holy Cross College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Mount St. Mary's University? 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Holy Cross College (76% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/