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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 803 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 373.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.5% higher at Hollins College than Tennessee Technological University ($40,350.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Hollins College ($15,188 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 42.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($10,502 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 320.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($35,635 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Tech vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 22 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Tennessee Tech vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech 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 Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $35,600)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/