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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio State | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 803 students)
Ohio State vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 250.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Hollins College than Ohio State University ($40,350.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Hollins College ($19,582 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,006 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 224.2% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($35,635 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 171 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Hollins University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/