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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Louisville | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 22,139 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $12,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $28,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $18,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $13,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 95% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 14,821 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 11,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $203 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Louisville?
- Holy Cross College is 169.9% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Holy Cross College than University of Louisville ($34,100.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Holy Cross College ($18,808 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 5.2% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($11,690 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Holy Cross College (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 87% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($24,582 vs. $13,148)
Holy Cross College vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 175 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Holy Cross College (51% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $1,400 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,800)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,125)
- Louisville graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($203 vs. $239)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/