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Overview |
Rowan University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 |
Rowan University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Rowan University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | 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
- Rowan University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 803 students)
Rowan University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 276.6% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Hollins College than Rowan University ($40,350.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Hollins College ($20,963 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 6.7% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,960 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 216.9% larger than aid received Rowan University ($35,635 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 59 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Rowan University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University 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 Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Hollins University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $35,600)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/