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Overview |
Canisius | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1100/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Canisius | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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
- Canisius College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 782 students)
Canisius vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 33% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Hollins College than Canisius College ($41,350.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Hollins College ($19,321 vs. $23,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 17% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,160 vs. $15,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 51% larger than aid received Canisius College ($34,404 vs. $22,779)
Canisius vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 46 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Canisius vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Hollins University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $35,600)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Canisius 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/