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Overview |
Ashland College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 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 |
Ashland College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Ashland College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | 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
- Ashland University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 803 students)
Ashland College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 75.4% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Hollins College than Ashland University ($40,350.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Hollins College ($20,342 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 30.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,440 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 94.8% larger than aid received Ashland University ($35,635 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 79 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland 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 Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Ashland University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $35,600)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/