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Overview |
Hollins College | SPU | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 782 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,350 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,350 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,444 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,404 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hollins College | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,992 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,120 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Hollins College | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hollins College | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | SPU | ||
| 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,659 students vs. 782 students)
Hollins College vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or SPU?
- Hollins University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Hollins College than Seattle Pacific University ($41,350.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than SPU ($23,444 vs. $26,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 0.6% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($15,400 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($34,404 vs. $28,070)
Hollins College vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 21 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Hollins College vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or SPU? 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 SPU and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Hollins University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $35,600)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/