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Overview |
Valpo | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 782 students)
Valpo vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Hollins College?
- Valparaiso University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Valpo than Hollins University ($45,136.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Hollins College ($23,168 vs. $23,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 15.7% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,306 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($34,404 vs. $34,326)
Valpo vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 35 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Valpo vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Hollins University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/