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CofC PC Roanoke College Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 803 students)
CSU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Hollins College than Charleston Southern University ($40,350.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Hollins College ($17,536 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 33% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,250 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($35,635 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 94 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
CSU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Charleston Southern University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/