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Overview |
EC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
EC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
EC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
EC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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
- Hollins University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (782 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Hollins College than Elmira College ($41,350.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than EC ($23,444 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 10.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,990 vs. $15,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Elmira College ($34,404 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
EC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Elmira College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and EC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and EC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/