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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Roanoke College Louisville BGSU BSU| Northern Kentucky University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 803 students)
NKU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 295.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at Hollins College than Northern Kentucky University ($40,350.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Hollins College ($7,259 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 33% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,248 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 216.1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($35,635 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 56 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
NKU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $35,600)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU 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/