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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $52,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $52,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $29,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $37,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 1,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1145/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Saint John's | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Saint John's than Holy Cross College ($52,700.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Saint John's ($24,214 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 1.4% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($12,130 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 52.2% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($37,419 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 164 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Holy Cross College (80% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/