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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 782 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 782 students)
TU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 460.1% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Hollins College than Towson University ($41,350.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Hollins College ($15,064 vs. $23,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 1.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($15,400 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 197.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($34,404 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 43 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
TU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Hollins University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $35,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/