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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 47% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $230 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Wisconsin?
- Holy Cross College is 261.3% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Wisconsin than Holy Cross College ($37,904.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Holy Cross College ($13,376 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,000 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Cross College than University of Wisconsin Madison (59% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 118.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($24,381 vs. $11,171)
Holy Cross College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 316 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Holy Cross College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Holy Cross College (82% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $21,000 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $43,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,125)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($230 vs. $239)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/