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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1290/1483 | ||
| 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 | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| 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
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,188 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Rose-Hulman than Holy Cross College ($50,961.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Rose-Hulman ($22,650 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 38.7% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($12,000 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 27% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($30,973 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 338 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Rose-Hulman (73%)
Holy Cross College vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Rose-Hulman? 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 Rose-Hulman and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Holy Cross College (77% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $40,400 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/