Holy Cross vs King's
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame, INCatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.King's CollegeWilkes-Barre, PACatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Holy Cross colleges.
- Holy Cross lists Mass every weekday; King's lists Mass every weekday.
- Holy Cross lists confession once a week; King's, 2 times a week.
- Holy Cross has the higher graduation rate: 73% against 60% at King's.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ATheology and core curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Holy Cross
Holy Cross
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Notre Dame, IN
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
547
1,932
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
75%
93%
Average SAT
1170
Graduation rate
73%
60%
First-year retention
70%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$26,728
$23,093
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,377
$17,283
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$13,673
$17,259
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,036
$19,692
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,701
$23,657
Net price, over $110,000 income
$35,603
$28,391
Median debt
$24,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$50,416
$59,498
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.