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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 85% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $278 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Pitt?
- Holy Cross College is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Pitt than Holy Cross College ($36,000.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Pitt ($22,650 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 3% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,000 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Holy Cross College (85% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 123.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($24,381 vs. $10,919)
Holy Cross College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 288 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Holy Cross College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Holy Cross College (79% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $14,200 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,784 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,909)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($239 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/