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Overview |
CofC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
CofC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
CofC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 803 students)
CofC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 222.3% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Hollins College than College of Charleston ($40,350.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Hollins College ($21,120 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 15.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,986 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 275.1% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($35,635 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 17 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming CofC students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
CofC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is the same as at Hollins University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $10,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $35,600)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/