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Overview |
UMBC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UMBC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 803 students)
UMBC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 345.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Hollins College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($40,350.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Hollins College ($17,692 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 11.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,378 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 300.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($35,635 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 85 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
UMBC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $23,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $35,600)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/