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Overview |
Hollins College | SVU | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hollins College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hollins College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | SVU | ||
| 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or SVU?
- Hollins University is 114% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at Hollins College than Southern Virginia University ($40,350.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than SVU ($21,207 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 63.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($9,150 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 335.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($35,635 vs. $8,188)
Hollins College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 83 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or SVU? 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 SVU and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Southern Virginia University (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $35,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU 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/