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Overview |
FDU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 803 students)
FDU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Hollins College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($40,350.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than FDU ($21,207 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 4.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,960 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 25.3% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($35,635 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 90 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
FDU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $17,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $35,600)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/