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Overview |
Salisbury | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 803 students)
Salisbury vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 434% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at Hollins College than Salisbury University ($40,350.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Hollins College ($19,756 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 15.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,990 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 415.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($35,635 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Salisbury vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Hollins University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $35,600)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/