Holy Cross vs Saint Mary'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.Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, INCatholic college
At a glance
- Holy Cross lists Mass every weekday; Saint Mary's lists Mass every weekday.
- Holy Cross lists confession once a week; Saint Mary's, 2 times a week.
- Holy Cross has the higher graduation rate: 73% against 69% at Saint Mary's.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Holy Cross has the lower price after aid: $17,036 a year, against $21,014 at Saint Mary'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.
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.
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
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Holy Cross
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Notre Dame, IN
Notre Dame, IN
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
547
1,518
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.
BAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
75%
76%
Average SAT
1246
ACT middle 50%
26–30
Graduation rate
73%
69%
First-year retention
70%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$26,728
$25,292
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,377
$16,760
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$13,673
$18,152
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,036
$21,014
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,701
$23,680
Net price, over $110,000 income
$35,603
$30,443
Median debt
$24,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$50,416
$59,354
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.