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Overview |
USJ | Hollins College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
USJ | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 803 students)
USJ vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Hollins College?
- University of Saint Joseph is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at USJ than Hollins University ($42,050.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than USJ ($21,207 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 13% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,240 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 25.9% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($35,635 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 192 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
USJ vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of Saint Joseph (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $15,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/