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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $274 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 82.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at Oberlin than Holy Cross College ($61,106.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Oberlin ($22,650 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 53.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,000 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Holy Cross College (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 43.7% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($35,040 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 373 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Holy Cross College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Holy Cross College (88% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $100 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,454 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,579)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($239 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/