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Overview |
Holy Cross College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $266 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Holy Cross College ($34,290.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than St. Ambrose University ($22,650 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 0.1% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,988 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($25,476 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 66 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Holy Cross College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Holy Cross College (62% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $2,639 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,764)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($239 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/