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Overview |
DUofC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 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 |
DUofC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
DUofC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | 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
- Dominican University of California is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,877 students vs. 803 students)
DUofC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Hollins College?
- Dominican University of California is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at DUofC than Hollins University ($48,606.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than DUofC ($21,207 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 3.5% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($14,960 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 107.3% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($35,635 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 70 points higher than at DUofC (1054)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DUofC (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at DUofC (3.66)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
DUofC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Dominican University of California (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $22,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and DUofC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and DUofC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/