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Overview |
Hollins College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Hollins College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hollins College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hollins College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Virginia Tech?
- Hollins University is 233.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Hollins College than Virginia Tech ($40,350.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Hollins College ($19,301 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 18% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,680 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 365.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($35,635 vs. $7,649)
Hollins College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 86 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Hollins College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Hollins University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $29,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $35,600)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/