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Overview |
UNCW | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 782 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCW | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCW | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNCW | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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 Wilmington is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 782 students)
UNCW vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 830.7% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at Hollins College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($41,350.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Hollins College ($18,606 vs. $23,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 22.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,605 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 428% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($34,404 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 38 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
UNCW vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Hollins University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $9,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $35,600)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/