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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | 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 North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 803 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 878.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Hollins College than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($40,350.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Hollins College ($14,730 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 41.7% lower than costs at Hollins University ($10,556 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 449% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($35,635 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 35 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Asheville earn on average $2,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,600)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $6,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($20,641 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/