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Overview |
Hollins College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hollins College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Hollins College | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hollins College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | Northland 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
- Hollins University is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (803 students vs. 518 students)
Hollins College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Northland College?
- Hollins University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Hollins College than Northland College ($40,350.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Northland College ($21,207 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 54.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($9,688 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Northland College ($35,635 vs. $29,780)
Hollins College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 6 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Hollins College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or Northland 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 Northland College and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Northland College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Hollins University earn on average $700 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/