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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Iowa | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 82% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $223 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Iowa | ||
| 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Iowa?
- Holy Cross College is 284.6% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Holy Cross College than University of Iowa ($33,500.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Holy Cross College ($19,587 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 4.6% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,476 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Iowa than Holy Cross College (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 144.8% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($24,381 vs. $9,959)
Holy Cross College vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 180 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Holy Cross College (71% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $16,000 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $43,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $1,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $23,125)
- Iowa graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($223 vs. $239)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/