University of Holy Cross vs Xavier University of Louisiana
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
University of Holy CrossNew Orleans, LACatholic 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.Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LACatholic college
At a glance
- University of Holy Cross lists Mass 2 times a week; Xavier University of Louisiana lists Mass every weekday.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Holy Cross has the lower price after aid: $15,314 a year, against $17,836 at Xavier University of Louisiana.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Xavier University of Louisiana: $52,184, against $49,316 at University of Holy Cross.
- Median debt is lower at Xavier University of Louisiana: $24,053, against $26,995 at University of Holy Cross.
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.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: 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.
Sacramental life
ASacramental 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.
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.
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 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.
Service and Catholic social teaching
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
2 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Setting
City
City
Students
1,152
3,181
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
74%
69%
Average SAT
1080
ACT middle 50%
19–24
Graduation rate
49%
49%
First-year retention
71%
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$15,635
$17,127
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,202
$14,405
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,215
$15,094
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,314
$17,836
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,073
$19,118
Net price, over $110,000 income
$16,087
$24,096
Median debt
$26,995
$24,053
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,316
$52,184
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.