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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Berry College| Kennesaw State University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1113/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 4% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
KSU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hollins University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (803 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 889.5% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.5% higher at Hollins College than Kennesaw State University ($40,350.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Hollins College ($15,451 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 30.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,467 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 590.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($35,635 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Hollins 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 Hollins College and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Kennesaw State University (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/