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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Transylvania University than Holy Cross College ($41,900.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Transylvania University ($22,650 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 6.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,000 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 28.6% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($31,355 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Holy Cross College .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Holy Cross College (70% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/