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Overview |
Drexel | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,703 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,293 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,293 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,550 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,342 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,654 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Drexel | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,204 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 31,171 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Drexel | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Drexel | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 782 students)
Drexel vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Hollins College?
- Drexel University is 41% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Drexel than Hollins University ($58,293.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Drexel ($23,444 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 14% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,400 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Drexel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Drexel University ($34,404 vs. $33,654)
Drexel vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 90 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Drexel vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel 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 Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Hollins University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $41,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $35,600)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/