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Overview |
UD | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 803 students)
UD vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 201.8% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Hollins College than University of Delaware ($40,350.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Hollins College ($18,044 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 5.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,234 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 188% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($35,635 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 74 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
UD vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Hollins University (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $25,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $35,600)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/