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Overview |
Kentucky | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 Kentucky is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 803 students)
Kentucky vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 251% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Hollins College than University of Kentucky ($40,350.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Hollins College ($18,693 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 1.9% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,676 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 152.5% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($35,635 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 19 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Kentucky vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of Kentucky (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $15,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $35,600)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/