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Overview |
Meredith | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Meredith | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Hollins College | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 803 students)
Meredith vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Hollins College?
- Meredith College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Meredith than Hollins University ($42,420.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Meredith ($21,207 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 19.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,544 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Meredith College ($35,635 vs. $29,825)
Meredith vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 88 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Meredith vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Meredith College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,600)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/