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Overview |
Holy Cross College | PC | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $269 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at PC than Holy Cross College ($40,200.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Holy Cross College ($20,058 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 3.4% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($12,300 vs. $12,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($37,241 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 98 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than PC (72.3%)
Holy Cross College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or PC? 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 PC and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Holy Cross College (68% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,983 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,108)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($239 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/