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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 803 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Hollins College?
- Bellarmine University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Bellarmine University than Hollins University ($44,040.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Bellarmine University ($21,207 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 54% lower than costs at Hollins University ($9,714 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Hollins University ($36,264 vs. $35,635)
Bellarmine University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 4 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Bellarmine University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University 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 Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Hollins University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $35,600)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/