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Overview |
Elon | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Elon | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 782 students)
Elon vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Hollins College?
- Elon University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Elon than Hollins University ($44,029.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Elon ($23,444 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 6.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,478 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 96.3% larger than aid received Elon University ($34,404 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 87 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Hollins University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $35,600)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/