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Overview |
ASU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 803 students)
ASU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 851.2% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at Hollins College than Appalachian State University ($40,350.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Hollins College ($13,084 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 29.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,582 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 378.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($35,635 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 33 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
ASU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Hollins University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/