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Overview |
UChicago | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $33,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $33,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $22,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $24,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 59% |
Admission |
UChicago | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
UChicago | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $239 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
UChicago | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Holy Cross College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 434 students)
UChicago vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Holy Cross College?
- University of Chicago is 82.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at UChicago than Holy Cross College ($61,179.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than UChicago ($22,650 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 53.3% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($12,000 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Cross College than University of Chicago (59% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 98.6% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($48,422 vs. $24,381)
UChicago vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago 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 UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 522 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Holy Cross College (92% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $54,700 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $43,800)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $8,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,125)
- UChicago graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($149 vs. $239)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/