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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,721 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,857 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,846 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,428 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,221 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (3,721 students vs. 803 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 382.9% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Hollins College than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($40,350.00 vs. $30,857.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($21,207 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 76.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($8,480 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 211.8% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($35,635 vs. $11,428)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 51 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Hollins University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $22,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $35,600)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $3,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,812 vs. $27,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/