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Overview |
UofSC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UofSC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UofSC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UofSC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 803 students)
UofSC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 228.4% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Hollins College than University of South Carolina Columbia ($40,350.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than UofSC ($21,207 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 27% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,780 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 418% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($35,635 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 96 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UofSC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Hollins University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $16,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $35,600)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/