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Overview |
Salem College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 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 |
Salem College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Salem 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
- Hollins University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (803 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Hollins College than Salem College ($40,350.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Hollins College ($18,354 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 21.6% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,300 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Salem College ($35,635 vs. $30,048)
Salem College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 5 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Salem College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem 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 Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Salem College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hollins University earn on average $600 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $35,000)
- Hollins University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Salem College 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 Salem College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/