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Overview |
Penn State | Hollins College | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 803 students)
Penn State vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 119.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Hollins College than Penn State Main Campus ($40,350.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Penn State ($21,207 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 17.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,744 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 254% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($35,635 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 78 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Hollins University (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $19,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,600)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/