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Overview |
Cedarville University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Cedarville University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 803 students)
Cedarville University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 17% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Hollins College than Cedarville University ($40,350.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Cedarville University ($21,207 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 78.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($8,400 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 81.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($35,635 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 45 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Hollins University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $35,600)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/