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Overview |
Hollins College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hollins College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hollins College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
Hollins College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Liberty University?
- Hollins University is 88.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Hollins College than Liberty University ($40,350.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Liberty University ($21,207 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 21.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,350 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 185.7% larger than aid received Liberty University ($35,635 vs. $12,471)
Hollins College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 54 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Liberty University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,600)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/