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Overview |
AU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1100/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 34% | ||
Campus |
AU | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 782 students)
AU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Hollins College than Anderson University ($41,350.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Hollins College ($22,222 vs. $23,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 25.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,290 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Anderson University ($34,404 vs. $25,586)
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 Hollins University (1124) is 46 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at AU (3.72)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than AU (52.8%)
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 Hollins College is higher than Anderson University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $35,600)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/