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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $273 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 71% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Muhlenberg College than Holy Cross College ($57,270.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Muhlenberg College ($22,650 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 12% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,000 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Holy Cross College (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 57.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($38,412 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Holy Cross College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Muhlenberg College? 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 Muhlenberg College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Holy Cross College (86% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,490)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($239 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/