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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 94% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $235 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % 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 | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Kentucky | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Kentucky?
- Holy Cross College is 191.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Holy Cross College than University of Kentucky ($33,500.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Holy Cross College ($18,693 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 22.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,000 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Holy Cross College (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 72.7% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($24,381 vs. $14,114)
Holy Cross College vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 159 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Holy Cross College (59% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $7,200 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,800)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,125)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($235 vs. $239)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/