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Overview |
Quincy University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,740 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,740 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,424 | $24,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,802 | $24,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 1,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 1,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 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 | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Quincy University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $239 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Quincy University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Quincy 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
- Quincy University is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,280 students vs. 547 students)
Quincy University vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Holy Cross College?
- Quincy University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($35,740.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Quincy University than Holy Cross College ($35,740.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Holy Cross College ($17,424 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 1.2% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($12,160 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than Holy Cross College (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($27,802 vs. $24,582)
Quincy University vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy 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 Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Quincy University (1010) is 26 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Quincy University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than Quincy University (49.9%)
Quincy University vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy 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 Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Quincy University is higher than Holy Cross College (50% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Quincy University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,800)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,125)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($232 vs. $239)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/