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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Hollins University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hollins College | VCU | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Hollins College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Hollins College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hollins College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or VCU?
- Hollins University is 223.9% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Hollins College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($40,350.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than VCU ($21,207 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 21.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,279 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 183.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($35,635 vs. $12,583)
Hollins College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 27 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or VCU? 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 VCU and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $35,600)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/