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Overview |
ONU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 |
ONU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
ONU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 803 students)
ONU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Hollins College than Ohio Northern University ($40,350.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than ONU ($21,207 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 16% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,900 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 47% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($35,635 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 34 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming ONU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU 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 ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Hollins University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $35,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and ONU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and ONU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/