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Overview |
Converse College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Converse College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Converse College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Converse 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
- Converse College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 803 students)
Converse College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 91.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at Hollins College than Converse College ($40,350.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Hollins College ($19,653 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 18.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,664 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 138.2% larger than aid received Converse College ($35,635 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 84 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse 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 Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Converse College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hollins University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/