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Overview |
Carroll College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 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 | Feb 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Carroll College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Carroll College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Carroll 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
- Carroll College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,168 students vs. 803 students)
Carroll College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Hollins College than Carroll College ($40,350.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Carroll College ($21,207 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 33.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,182 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Carroll College ($35,635 vs. $28,266)
Carroll College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 14 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Carroll College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll 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 Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Carroll College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Carroll College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Carroll College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/