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Overview |
Houghton College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
Houghton College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Houghton College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | Hollins College | ||
| 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
- Houghton College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (833 students vs. 803 students)
Houghton College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 153.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.8% higher at Hollins College than Houghton College ($40,350.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Houghton College ($21,207 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 44.7% lower than costs at Hollins University ($10,336 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 315% larger than aid received Houghton College ($35,635 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Houghton College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 14 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Houghton College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton 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 Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Hollins University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $35,600)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/