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Overview |
Case Western | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Case Western | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 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 |
Case Western | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Case Western | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 803 students)
Case Western vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Hollins College?
- Case Western Reserve University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Case Western than Hollins University ($61,040.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Case Western ($21,207 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 15.1% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,960 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($35,635 vs. $35,452)
Case Western vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 274 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western 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 Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Hollins University (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $49,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $35,600)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/