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Overview |
Hollins College | AMU | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hollins College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Hollins College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Hollins College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or AMU?
- Hollins University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Hollins College than Ave Maria University ($40,350.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Hollins College ($21,078 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 11.6% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,402 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 67% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($35,635 vs. $21,341)
Hollins College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 26 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than AMU (44.2%)
Hollins College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or AMU? 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 AMU and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Ave Maria University (63% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/