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Overview |
CBU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 |
CBU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CBU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
CBU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CBU | 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 803 students)
CBU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Hollins College than Christian Brothers University ($40,350.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Hollins College ($18,612 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 46.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($10,220 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 32.2% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($35,635 vs. $26,964)
CBU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 19 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
CBU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Christian Brothers University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and CBU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and CBU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/