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Overview |
Hollins College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Hollins College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hollins College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Penn State?
- Hollins University is 119.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Hollins College than Penn State Main Campus ($40,350.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Penn State ($21,207 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 17.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,744 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 254% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($35,635 vs. $10,066)
Hollins College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 78 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Hollins College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Hollins University (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $19,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,600)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/