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Overview |
Taylor University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Taylor University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 803 students)
Taylor University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Hollins College than Taylor University ($40,350.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Taylor University ($21,207 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 35.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,058 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 52.9% larger than aid received Taylor University ($35,635 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 67 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Taylor University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Hollins University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $35,600)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/