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Overview |
Otterbein University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 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 |
Otterbein University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 803 students)
Otterbein University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Hollins College than Otterbein University ($40,350.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Otterbein University ($21,207 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 24.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,988 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($35,635 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 4 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Otterbein University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University 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 Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/