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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Hollins University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hollins College | SU | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hollins College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hollins College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Hollins College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or SU?
- Hollins University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Hollins College than Shenandoah University ($40,350.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than SU ($21,207 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 33.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,230 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 51.9% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($35,635 vs. $23,467)
Hollins College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 119 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or SU? 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 SU and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Shenandoah University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $35,600)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/