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Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU Roanoke College WPI Baruch Bentley Hunter UNC Chapel Hill URI| Penn State York | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | Hollins College | ||
| Location | York, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 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 York | 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 | $18,910 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 York | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 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 York | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State York | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hollins University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (803 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 175.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($40,350.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Hollins College ($18,910 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 322.2% larger than aid received Penn State York ($35,635 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York 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 York .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 74 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Penn State York vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Penn State York (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $19,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,600)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State York 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/