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Overview |
Allegheny College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 803 students)
Allegheny College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Hollins College?
- Allegheny College is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Allegheny College than Hollins University ($52,950.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Allegheny College ($21,207 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 8.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,796 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Hollins University ($42,599 vs. $35,635)
Allegheny College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Hollins 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 Hollins College and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Hollins University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hollins College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/