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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $289 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than Holy Cross College ($47,640.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Saint Michael's College ($24,214 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 34.1% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,300 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 48% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($36,374 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Saint Michael's College? 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 Michael's College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Holy Cross College (82% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $28,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($239 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/