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Overview |
NC State | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NC State | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 803 students)
NC State vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 517.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Hollins College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($40,350.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Hollins College ($14,852 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 17.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,748 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 288.1% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($35,635 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 140 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming NC State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Hollins University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $21,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $35,600)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/