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Overview |
Denison | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 |
Denison | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Denison | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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
- Denison University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 803 students)
Denison vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Hollins College?
- Denison University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Denison than Hollins University ($60,000.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Denison ($21,207 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 3.9% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,400 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Hollins University ($36,497 vs. $35,635)
Denison vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Hollins University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $35,600)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/