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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 547 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,214 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,582 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,670 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,231 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1300 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (6,000 students vs. 547 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Xavier than Holy Cross College ($47,895.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Xavier ($24,214 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 12.4% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,300 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($30,901 vs. $24,582)
Holy Cross College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 127 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Holy Cross College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Holy Cross College (77% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Xavier 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/