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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Birmingham Southern College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | 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
- Birmingham Southern College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (975 students vs. 803 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 101.8% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Hollins College than Birmingham Southern College ($40,350.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than Hollins College ($21,153 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Birmingham Southern College are 6.9% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,000 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 151.6% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($35,635 vs. $14,163)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 43 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Birmingham Southern College (3.72)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College 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 Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Birmingham Southern College (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $35,600)
- Birmingham Southern College students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,850 vs. $27,000)
- Birmingham Southern College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/