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Overview |
Gannon University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1113/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Gannon University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 803 students)
Gannon University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Hollins College than Gannon University ($40,350.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Gannon University ($21,207 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,960 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($35,635 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 89 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Gannon University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University 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 Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Hollins University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/