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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas University of Dallas Hendrix College TCU Roanoke College UT Austin Tulsa University SMU UNT| Austin College | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Austin College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Austin College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Austin College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 803 students)
Austin College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Hollins College?
- Austin College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Austin College than Hollins University ($44,740.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Austin College ($21,207 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 15.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,958 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Austin College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Austin College ($35,635 vs. $33,033)
Austin College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 41 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin 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 Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Hollins University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $35,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/