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Overview |
PC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
PC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 40% | ||
Campus |
PC | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 803 students)
PC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Hollins College than Presbyterian College ($40,350.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than PC ($21,207 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 32.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,300 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($35,635 vs. $34,379)
PC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or PC .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 42 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at PC (3.6)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Hollins University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $35,600)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/