University of Akron vs. Hollins College

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Hollins University comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Hollins College
Location	Akron, OH	Roanoke, VA
Setting	Midsize City	Midsize Suburban
Enrollment	13,465	803
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#838
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	hollins.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 803 students)

University of Akron vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Hollins College?

• Hollins University is 299.6% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 206.4% higher at Hollins College than University of Akron Main Campus ($40,350.00 vs. $13,170.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Hollins College ($14,667 vs. $21,207)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 20.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,410 vs. $14,960)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 318% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($35,635 vs. $8,525)

University of Akron vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or University of Akron .

• The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 75 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
• Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Akron (23)
• Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hollins College (72.4%)

University of Akron vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (63% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $35,600)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/