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Overview |
Hollins College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Hollins College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hollins College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hollins College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Old Dominion?
- Hollins University is 457.4% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Hollins College than Old Dominion University ($40,350.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Hollins College ($16,098 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 11% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,480 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 293.4% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($35,635 vs. $9,058)
Hollins College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 104 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Old Dominion University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $35,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/