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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,903 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,980 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,980 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,332 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,000 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,490 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,638 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1280 | 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 |
Southern Adventist University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 803 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 75.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at Hollins College than Southern Adventist University ($40,350.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Southern Adventist University ($21,207 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 79.6% lower than costs at Hollins University ($8,330 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 154.5% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($35,635 vs. $14,000)
Southern Adventist University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Southern Adventist University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Southern Adventist University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $35,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University 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/