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Overview |
Bucknell | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bucknell | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 803 students)
Bucknell vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Hollins College?
- Bucknell University is 52.2% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at Bucknell than Hollins University ($61,408.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Bucknell ($21,207 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 2.7% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,960 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 6% larger than aid received Hollins University ($37,775 vs. $35,635)
Bucknell vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 191 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell 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 Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Hollins University (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $40,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Bucknell graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/