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Overview |
JCU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
JCU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 40% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 803 students)
JCU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Hollins College?
- John Carroll University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at JCU than Hollins University ($45,490.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than JCU ($21,207 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 13.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,200 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 17.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($35,635 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 3 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
JCU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Hollins University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $35,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/