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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU University of North Carolina at Asheville Guilford College University of North Carolina at Pembroke| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UNCG | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 Greensboro is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 803 students)
UNCG vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 812.5% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Hollins College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($40,350.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Hollins College ($10,979 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 50.7% lower than costs at Hollins University ($9,924 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 331.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($35,635 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 89 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
UNCG vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $3,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,600)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/