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Overview |
Howard | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 782 students)
Howard vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Hollins College than Howard University ($41,350.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Howard ($23,444 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 7% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,400 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 60.6% larger than aid received Howard University ($34,404 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 19 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is the same as at Hollins University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/