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Overview |
McKendree University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $24,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $24,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 1,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 1,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 980/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $239 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
McKendree University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 61% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 547 students)
McKendree University vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Holy Cross College?
- Holy Cross College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Holy Cross College than McKendree University ($34,100.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than McKendree University ($24,214 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 0.2% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($12,270 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Holy Cross College (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 10.4% larger than aid received McKendree University ($24,582 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University 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 McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 22 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Holy Cross College (54% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $23,250)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($239 vs. $240)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/