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Overview |
AU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 40% | ||
Campus |
AU | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 803 students)
AU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Hollins College?
- American University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at AU than Hollins University ($53,070.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than AU ($21,207 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 5% lower than costs at American University ($14,960 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 31.3% larger than aid received American University ($35,635 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 128 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at AU (3.7)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Hollins University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $29,200 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $35,600)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU 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/