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Overview |
Holy Cross College | UNI | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 83% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $213 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or UNI?
- Holy Cross College is 313% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Holy Cross College than University of Northern Iowa ($33,500.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Holy Cross College ($15,782 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 28.4% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($9,343 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than Holy Cross College (83% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 280.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($24,381 vs. $6,412)
Holy Cross College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 66 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or UNI? 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 UNI and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Holy Cross College (67% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $3,900 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,800)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,125)
- UNI graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($213 vs. $239)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/