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Roanoke College WCU Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU Mason Penn State Brandywine MICA UVA Penn State Harrisburg Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston| Penn State Lehigh Valley | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 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 | 22/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 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 Lehigh Valley | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 803 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 175.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Hollins College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($40,350.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Hollins College ($18,142 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 15.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,984 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 260.5% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($35,635 vs. $9,886)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 105 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $19,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,600)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/