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Overview |
Berry College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berry College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Berry College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | 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
- Berry College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 803 students)
Berry College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Hollins College than Berry College ($40,350.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Berry College ($21,207 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berry College are 7.7% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,890 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berry College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Berry College ($35,635 vs. $29,670)
Berry College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 55 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Berry College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Berry College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,600)
- Berry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/