University of Holy Cross
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 471 students.
About This School
University of Holy Cross is a private nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana with approximately 471 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Holy Cross has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,635 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $40,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
University of Holy Cross (UHC) is a private Catholic liberal arts college in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It was founded by the Marianites of Holy Cross.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 99% acceptance rate and $16,780 average net price make this an accessible, affordable option, but a 36% graduation rate is a serious red flag that suggests many students don't finish — worth asking hard questions about why. For those who do complete a degree, median earnings of $40,700 a decade out are modest, though the relatively low median debt of $19,500 softens that concern somewhat. This is worth considering if you need an open-door, low-cost Catholic institution in New Orleans and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but look carefully at support services before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (471 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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