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Overview |
UC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 782 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UC | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 782 students)
UC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 247.7% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Hollins College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($41,350.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Hollins College ($21,511 vs. $23,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 18% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,048 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 319.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($34,404 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 41 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming UC students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
UC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $10,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $35,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/