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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Clemson University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Clemson | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Clemson | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | 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
- Clemson University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 803 students)
Clemson vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 185.8% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Hollins College than Clemson University ($40,350.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Clemson ($21,207 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 21.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,350 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 241.7% larger than aid received Clemson University ($35,635 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 151 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson 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 Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Hollins University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $21,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $35,600)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/