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Overview |
Arcadia | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Arcadia | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 803 students)
Arcadia vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Hollins College?
- Arcadia University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Arcadia than Hollins University ($46,430.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Arcadia ($21,207 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 9% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,720 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($35,635 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 20 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Arcadia vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Arcadia University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/