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Overview |
North Central College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,114 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,114 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,434 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,190 | $24,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,619 | $24,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
North Central College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,241 | 1,670 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 1,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1280 | 980/1300 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
North Central College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 61% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | 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
- North Central College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 547 students)
North Central College vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Holy Cross College?
- North Central College is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($44,114.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at North Central College than Holy Cross College ($44,114.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than Holy Cross College ($24,190 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 1.1% lower than costs at North Central College ($12,300 vs. $12,434)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 24.6% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($30,619 vs. $24,582)
North Central College vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College 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 North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 141 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than North Central College (58.3%)
North Central College vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College 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 North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Holy Cross College (64% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/