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Overview |
Caldwell University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,864 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,350 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,350 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,774 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,071 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,549 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,845 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1100/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | 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
- Caldwell University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,864 students vs. 782 students)
Caldwell University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $37,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Hollins College than Caldwell University ($41,350.00 vs. $37,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Hollins College ($23,071 vs. $23,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 11.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,774 vs. $15,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($34,404 vs. $30,549)
Caldwell University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 155 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Caldwell University (65.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell 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 Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Caldwell University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $35,600)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/