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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Salem College | ||
| 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
- Holy Cross College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (547 students vs. 519 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Salem College?
- Holy Cross College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Holy Cross College than Salem College ($34,100.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Holy Cross College ($19,000 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 6.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,300 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($28,860 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 135 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Salem 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 Salem College and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Holy Cross College (53% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $35,000)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/