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Overview |
Holy Cross College | NKU | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $257 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | NKU | ||
| 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or NKU?
- Holy Cross College is 228.2% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at Holy Cross College than Northern Kentucky University ($33,500.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Holy Cross College ($7,259 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 6.7% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,248 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 116.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($24,381 vs. $11,275)
Holy Cross College vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 84 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or NKU? 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 NKU and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Holy Cross College (37% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $4,100 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $39,700)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $1,825 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,950)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($239 vs. $257)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/