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Overview |
Davidson | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Davidson | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1510 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 7, 2026 |
Academics |
Davidson | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Davidson | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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
- Davidson College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,904 students vs. 782 students)
Davidson vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Hollins College?
- Davidson College is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($59,510.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Davidson than Hollins University ($59,510.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Davidson ($23,444 vs. $26,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 6.5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($15,400 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 43.5% larger than aid received Hollins University ($49,355 vs. $34,404)
Davidson vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 231 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Hollins University (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $27,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $35,600)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/