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Overview |
IWU | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $33,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $33,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $22,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $24,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
IWU | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1203/1373 | ||
| 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 |
IWU | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
IWU | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 61% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Holy Cross College | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 434 students)
IWU vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Holy Cross College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 60% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at IWU than Holy Cross College ($53,610.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than IWU ($22,650 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 3.5% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($12,000 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 50.2% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($36,614 vs. $24,381)
IWU vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 265 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Holy Cross College? 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 Holy Cross College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Holy Cross College (82% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/