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Overview |
Holy Cross College | UC | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 64% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $237 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or UC?
- Holy Cross College is 191.4% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Holy Cross College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($33,500.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Holy Cross College ($20,149 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 7.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,000 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Holy Cross College (64% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 179.2% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($24,381 vs. $8,733)
Holy Cross College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 181 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming UC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or UC? 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 UC and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Holy Cross College (59% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $1,800 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,800)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,125)
- UC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($237 vs. $239)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/