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Overview |
Hollins College | RU | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hollins College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hollins College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or RU?
- Hollins University is 394.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at Hollins College than Radford University ($40,350.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Hollins College ($17,105 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 41.6% lower than costs at Hollins University ($10,567 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 266.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($35,635 vs. $9,733)
Hollins College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Hollins College .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or RU? 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 RU and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Radford University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,600)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/