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Overview |
Xavier | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Xavier | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Xavier | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 803 students)
Xavier vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Hollins College?
- Xavier University is 11% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Xavier than Hollins University ($44,770.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Xavier ($21,207 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 8.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,820 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Xavier University ($35,635 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 13 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Xavier vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Hollins University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/