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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 93% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $211 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Ohio University?
- Holy Cross College is 148.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Holy Cross College than Ohio University Main Campus ($34,100.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Holy Cross College ($20,550 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 10.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,300 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Holy Cross College (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 185.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($24,582 vs. $8,616)
Holy Cross College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 124 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Holy Cross College (65% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $700 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,800)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,125)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($211 vs. $239)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/