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Overview |
Holy Cross College | OWU | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at OWU than Holy Cross College ($49,262.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than OWU ($22,650 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 14.5% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,000 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($36,757 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than OWU (52.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or OWU? 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 OWU and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Holy Cross College (61% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/