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Overview |
TCNJ | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
TCNJ | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 803 students)
TCNJ vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 185.4% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Hollins College than The College of New Jersey ($40,350.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than TCNJ ($21,207 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 5.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,144 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 201.3% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($35,635 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 103 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ 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 TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Hollins University (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $26,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $35,600)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/