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Overview |
Guilford College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 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 |
Guilford College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Guilford College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 803 students)
Guilford College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Hollins College?
- Guilford College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Guilford College than Hollins University ($40,400.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Guilford College ($21,207 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 16% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,900 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Guilford College ($35,635 vs. $30,922)
Guilford College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Guilford College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Guilford College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,600)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/