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Overview |
Franciscan | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Franciscan | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 803 students)
Franciscan vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Hollins College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($40,350.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Franciscan ($21,207 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 59.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($9,390 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 112.4% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($35,635 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 41 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Franciscan students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Hollins University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Franciscan University of Steubenville earn on average $4,200 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,600)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/